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2014 La Chapelle d'Ausone, Saint-Emilion, France
La Chapelle d'Ausone is the second wine from Château Ausone.
Chateau Ausone is one of the few famous Bordeaux wine estates that few.
They have changed hands several times in recent years. In fact, only 3 different families have been owners of this Staint Émilion estate since its inception.
The Lescours family, from the 13th to the 16th century. Followed by Jacques de Lescure and his heirs In XVII century. At the end of the 17th century, the Chatonnet-Cantenat family together with the Dubois-Challon-Vauthier took over. Today, Alain Vauthier runs Château Ausone along with his daughter Pauline Vauthier.
When asking any Bordeaux wine producer or Châteaux owners, the vast majority agree that the best terroir in Bordeaux is owned by Château Ausone.
This terroir, together with the skills of Alain Vauthier, have turned Château Ausone into
one of the best producers in the world.
Vintage: 2014
Producer: La Chapelle dAusone 2014
Denomination: Appellation Saint-Émilion Grand Cru Contrôlée
Origin: France / Bordeaux / Saint-Emilion
Classification: Grand Cru Classé
Graduation: 13.5º
Presentation: 75 cl.
Varieties: Merlot 50%, Cabernet Franc 40%, Cabernet Sauvignon 10%
Vineyard age: 50 years
Plantation density: 6,500-12,600 vines/ha
Vineyard area: 7 ha
Soil: Clay and limestone
Yield per hectare: 33 hl/ha
Harvest: Manual
Fermentation: Wood tanks
Aging: 18-20 months
Barrel type: French oak, 85% new
Service temperature: 16-18°C
Closure type: Cork
Type of wine: Bordeaux reds