Château Ausone 2016
Red Wine 2016

Château Ausone 2016

Château Ausone

Château Ausone 2016 is an ultra-prestigious Saint-Émilion Premier Grand Cru Classé A masterpiece, revered for its staggering limestone minerality, profound depth, and extreme scarcity.

Vintage 2016
Region Saint-Émilion, Bordeaux, France
Category Red Wine
Type Saint-Émilion Premier Grand Cru Classé A
Alcohol 14.0%
Aging Potential Legendary (40-60+ years)
Collectibility Absolute Pinnacle Asset
Country France

Tasting Notes

Aroma

Crushed limestone, black raspberries, violets, dark chocolate, and subtle truffle

Palate

Impeccably structured, multi-dimensional texture with laser-focused minerality and velvety tannins

Finish

Endless, mineral-driven, and hauntingly profound

Characteristics

Steep Limestone TerroirUltra-Low Production VolumeExceptional Mineral TensionMuseum-Grade Asset

The Story Behind This Wine

The 2016 vintage of Château Ausone stands as an absolute triumph of terroir and micro-vinification on the sun-drenched limestone cliffs of Saint-Émilion. Composed of a meticulous blend of Cabernet Franc and Merlot, the vines benefit from a unique microclimate protected from harsh winds and nourished by deep limestone fissures that supply constant mineral hydration. Vinified in small oak vats and aged with rigorous attention to detail, Ausone 2016 combines monumental structural power with an ethereal mineral freshness that sets it apart from almost any other wine in Bordeaux. Due to tiny annual production volumes, secondary market allocations are fiercely contested by institutional buyers and elite collectors. Securing Château Ausone 2016 represents the ultimate acquisition for a top-tier collection, offering unmatched historical prestige, extreme scarcity, and guaranteed long-term asset appreciation.

Historical Background

Perched on the steep limestone slopes of Saint-Émilion on a site supposedly inhabited by the Roman poet Ausonius in the 4th century, the estate has produced legendary wines for centuries.

Food Pairing

  • Roasted venison loin with truffle jus
  • Wagyu beef tenderloin
  • Pan-seared duck breast
  • Aged Comté cheese

Wine Type

Saint-Émilion Premier Grand Cru Classé A

Characteristics

  • Steep Limestone Terroir
  • Ultra-Low Production Volume
  • Exceptional Mineral Tension
  • Museum-Grade Asset

Investment Grade

Absolute Pinnacle Asset

Legendary (40-60+ years)