CHATEAU AUSONE Saint-Emilion 2025 Wooden Case x 3 Bottles - PRE-RELEASE

Description

7 hectares, with 100% of the vineyard classified. Ausone may well be the smallest of the Châteaux in size, yet undeniably one of the greatest in terms of excellence. Its history, dating back to Roman times, stands as a testament to the passing centuries and proves that this jewel of Saint-Émilion continues to shine brilliantly.

Although never far away, Alain Vauthier has now handed over to Edouard and Constance. They are the guardians of the temple, carrying out remarkable work to ensure that Ausone remains Ausone: a wine deeply rooted in history, yet capable of embracing the stylistic evolutions necessary for the legend to endure.

The purity of the fruit and the extraordinary ageing potential remain the pillars of this wine, which unfailingly creates a unique emotional experience. For the first time since 1994, the entirety of the vats has been dedicated to the production of the Grand Vin, offering the complete and singular expression of the vineyard’s limestone terroir. The result is vibrant, with incredible finesse from a very young age. Year after year, it is a success, and 2025 once again confirms it."

Pierre Giudici
Business Development Director - DIVA Bordeaux


SCORES
JAMES SUCKLING 99-100
A high-definition wine. Wow. The aromas are incredible, with roses, strawberries and crushed stones. So perfumed. It’s the magic of perfectly ripe cabernet franc. Medium-bodied with ultra-fine tannins and a firm and silky finish. Sublime length and mouthfeel. Cool, subtle, sophisticated and stunning. So much definition. 13.7% alcohol. A blend of 65% cabernet franc, 30% merlot and 5% cabernet sauvignon.
James Suckling, Senior Editor


THE WINE ADVOCATE 97-99
Reviewed by: William Kelley
A blend of 65% Cabernet Franc, 30% Merlot and 5% Cabernet Sauvignon, the 2025 Château Ausone unwinds in the glass with notes of sweet raspberries and mulberries mingled with notions of mint, rose petals and blood orange. Medium- to full-bodied, lively and perfumed, with lovely energy, exquisitely refined tannins and a bright, precise finish, it shows extraordinary potential. Some discreet changes are underway at this address, with picking (between September 2 and 23) broken up plot by plot to a greater degree; a review of the estate's cooperage choices in pursuit of better integration; and, at least this year, no second wine for the first time since 1994—given the quality of Ausone's terroir and vine material, that seems entirely reasonable. The result is one of the most refined, classy Ausone vintages in recent years, and it will be exciting to follow these evolutions over the years to come.
Published: Apr 30, 2026

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