The 2007 Château Ausone Premier Grand Cru Classé A is one of Saint-Émilion's most iconic wines, produced from the estate's tiny limestone hillside vineyard overlooking the medieval village. The 2007 vintage showcases Ausone's hallmark elegance and mineral precision, with a blend of 55% Cabernet Franc and 45% Merlot. The nose is beautifully complex, revealing aromas of blackcurrant, damson and raspberry, layered with violet, crushed stone, liquorice, cedar and subtle spice.
On the palate, it is medium to full-bodied with vibrant acidity, silky tannins and remarkable finesse. Concentrated flavours of cassis, dark plum and black cherry are supported by graphite, tobacco and mineral notes, leading to a long, refined finish. While more approachable than many young Ausone vintages, it retains the structure and balance to continue evolving gracefully in bottle.
Ben's Recommendation:
At Wine More Cellars, this is an exceptional choice for collectors seeking one of Bordeaux's legendary First Growth-equivalent estates. Decant for 1–2 hours before serving and pair with beef fillet, roast lamb, venison, duck breast or aged hard cheeses. Drinking beautifully now, it also has the potential to cellar for another 10–15 years under ideal conditions.
