2011 Chateau Ausone

2011 Chateau Ausone – Limestone Precision from Saint-Emilion The 2011 Chateau Ausone offers a compelling expression of one of Bordeaux’s most revered Right Bank estates. Perched on steep limestone slopes above Saint-Emilion, Ausone is renowned for producing wines of structure, restraint, and longevity. The 2011 vintage highlights the estate’s ability to translate terroir into a refined and age-worthy profile, even in more challenging years. Tasting Notes Aromas of black cherry, plum skin, graphite, and dried herbs emerge gradually from the glass. On the palate, the wine is poised and finely detailed, showing layered dark fruit, mineral tension, and polished tannins. Fresh acidity provides lift and balance, carrying through to a long, focused finish marked by subtle floral and earthy tones. Winemaking & Vineyard Details The blend is dominated by Cabernet Franc with a supporting portion of Merlot, sourced from old vines rooted in pure limestone soils. Fermentation is conducted parcel