Château Ausone

Château Ausone is a historic Saint-Émilion estate that held Premier Grand Cru Classé (A) status from 1955 until its withdrawal from the classification in 2022, known for its limestone slopes, compact vineyard, and focus on Merlot and Cabernet Franc. It covers about 7 hectares and produces roughly 1,500 to 1,800 cases of its Grand Vin each year. The wines are recognized for their concentration, fine structure, and longevity.

The estate also offers a second wine, Chapelle d’Ausone, made from younger vines, which is more approachable earlier on.

Low yields, strict sorting, and limestone bedrock contribute to a style that emphasizes minerality, fragrance, and balance, supporting the estate's reputation for elegant, age-worthy reds.

Château Ausone captivates because it combines historical prestige with unmatched quality and rarity.

• High praise — frequently earns top scores from experts like Robert Parker, boosting its desirability.
• Collector's appeal — its rarity, quality, and historical significance make it highly sought-after among enthusiasts.

• What is Château Ausone known for?
  Château Ausone is renowned for its rich heritage, historic Premier Grand Cru Classé (A) status (1955–2022), and exceptional limestone terroir, producing elegant, age-worthy wines in very limited quantities.
• Where is Château Ausone located?
  Saint-Émilion, Bordeaux, France.
• What is its current classification status?
  It held Premier Grand Cru Classé (A) status from 1955 until withdrawing from the Saint-Émilion classification in 2022.
• How large is the vineyard?
  Approximately 7 hectares of vines on limestone slopes.
• What soils and terroir define the estate?
  Limestone and clay over a limestone bedrock, contributing minerality, fragrance, and balance.
• What grape varieties are planted and what's the typical blend?
  About 55% Cabernet Franc and 45% Merlot in the vineyard; the Grand Vin blend varies by vintage, often with Cabernet Franc in slight majority.
• How many cases are produced annually?
  Approximately 1,500 to 1,800 cases of the Grand Vin each year.
• Does Château Ausone have a second wine?
  Yes. Chapelle d’Ausone is made from younger vines and is more approachable in its youth.
• Who oversees winemaking?
  Alain Vauthier and his daughter, Pauline Vauthier, oversee the winemaking and vineyard management.
• How do the wines age?
  They are known for concentration, elegance, and long aging potential.