{"product_id":"2007-chateau-ausone","title":"2007 Château Ausone","description":"\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003eThe 2007 Château Ausone is a blend of 55% Cabernet Franc and 45% Merlot from Saint-Émilion on Bordeaux’s Right Bank, offering a fragrant, finely textured expression of this celebrated estate. Produced under Alain Vauthier, the wine combines Cabernet Franc’s aromatic lift with Merlot’s supple fruit and breadth. Ausone’s reputation rests on its distinctive vineyard character, meticulous selection and ability to produce wines of considerable complexity. The 2007 is particularly interesting for its relatively approachable style, with contemporary assessments highlighting perfume, balance and refinement. With nearly two decades elapsed since harvest, it now offers an opportunity to explore Ausone with substantial bottle development.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2007 has shown raspberry, blackcurrant and blackberry, accompanied by floral notes, crushed stone, liquorice and subtle chocolate. Robert Parker awarded 94 Points for The Wine Advocate in 2010, praising its purity, sweet tannins and unusually forward character for Ausone. In a blind tasting conducted in 2015, Neal Martin awarded 92 Points, highlighting supple tannins, fine acidity and a rounded, caressing finish. These historical assessments suggest a wine whose appeal lies in aromatic complexity and texture. Today, a well-stored bottle may show increasing leather, woodland and dried-flower nuances, with the remaining fruit and freshness depending on its storage and condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBen’s Recommendation:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhat makes this bottle particularly appealing is the chance to experience mature Ausone without waiting through the extended youth of a current release. I would approach the 2007 as a wine for enjoying now, with provenance and bottle condition central to the decision. My suggested drinking window is now through approximately 2030, assuming good storage, with an emphasis on appreciating its perfume and developing savoury detail. Stand the bottle upright beforehand to settle sediment, then open and taste before deciding whether it needs decanting or additional air. Use a generous Bordeaux glass and pair it with roast duck, lamb, veal or mushroom dishes. For someone drawn to the elegance and aromatic character of aged Cabernet Franc-led Bordeaux, this is a particularly interesting bottle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eInfo\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"846\" style=\"height: 117.5px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5833px;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"height: 19.5833px; width: 336.802px;\"\u003eCOUNTRY\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19.5833px; width: 336.358px;\"\u003eFrance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5833px;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"height: 19.5833px; width: 336.802px;\"\u003ePRODUCER\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19.5833px; width: 336.358px;\"\u003eChateau Ausone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5833px;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"height: 19.5833px; width: 336.802px;\"\u003eVARIETY\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19.5833px; width: 336.358px;\"\u003eMerlot, Cabernet Franc\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5833px;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"height: 19.5833px; width: 336.802px;\"\u003eSTYLE\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19.5833px; width: 336.358px;\"\u003eRed Wine\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5833px;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"height: 19.5833px; width: 336.802px;\"\u003eVINTAGE\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19.5833px; width: 336.358px;\"\u003e2007\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5833px;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"height: 19.5833px; width: 336.802px;\"\u003eSIZE\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19.5833px; width: 336.358px;\"\u003e750ml\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Chateau Ausone","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67765692268859,"sku":"RBAUSO07F","price":1950.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0574\/6779\/7699\/files\/2007_Chateau_Ausone.jpg?v=1792909265","url":"https:\/\/winemore.com.au\/products\/2007-chateau-ausone","provider":"Wine More Cellars","version":"1.0","type":"link"}