Bordeaux Chapelle Ausone Magnum 2019

The Estate

Château Ausone 2019 — Saint-Émilion’s Historic Jewel

Château Ausone stands among Bordeaux’s most revered estates, its name derived from the Roman poet Ausonius who reputedly owned vineyards on this exceptional slope. For generations, this legendary property occupied the pinnacle of Saint-Émilion’s classification as one of only four Premier Grand Cru Classé A estates. Moreover, the château’s microscopic production from just seven hectares of precipitous limestone hillside renders each bottle a precious rarity among collectors worldwide.

However, in 2021, the estate made headlines by voluntarily withdrawing from future Saint-Émilion classifications, choosing independence over institutional recognition. Indeed, this bold decision underscores Ausone’s confidence in its own unassailable reputation. Nevertheless, the 2019 vintage was crafted under the estate’s Premier Grand Cru Classé A status, representing the culmination of centuries of winegrowing excellence on France’s Right Bank.

This Lot

Available as Magnum (1.5L) — ideal for collectors and long-term cellaring.

Terroir & Grapes

The Côte Pavie’s Limestone Amphitheatre

Ausone’s vineyards occupy a dramatic south-facing amphitheatre on the Côte Pavie, where ancient limestone bedrock lies mere centimetres beneath the surface. This exceptional terroir combines astringent limestone with thin clay topsoil, forcing vines to plunge deep roots into mineral-rich substrata. Consequently, the estate produces wines of extraordinary concentration and structural integrity, yet they maintain remarkable elegance despite their power. Furthermore, the steep gradient ensures perfect drainage while capturing maximum sunlight exposure throughout the growing season.

Vinification & Ageing

Precision and Patience

The estate employs meticulous parcel-by-parcel vinification, allowing each section of the vineyard to express its unique character before the final assemblage. Fermentation unfolds in temperature-controlled cement and stainless steel vessels, where gentle extraction preserves the fruit’s aromatic purity while building profound tannic structure. Subsequently, the wine matures in French oak barrels, with a significant proportion of new wood imparting subtle spice and textural complexity without overwhelming the limestone-driven minerality that defines Ausone.

Moreover, the extended élevage spanning eighteen to twenty months allows the wine to harmonize and integrate completely. Indeed, this patient approach reflects the estate’s philosophy: Ausone requires time both in barrel and bottle to reveal its full majesty. Consequently, the resulting wine combines power with refinement, intensity with grace—a signature balance that distinguishes this property from its peers.

Vintage Character

2019 — A Legendary Right Bank Vintage

The 2019 growing season in Saint-Émilion delivered near-perfect conditions, with many critics suggesting it may surpass even the lauded 2018. A warm, dry summer concentrated flavours magnificently, while crucial late-season rainfall in early September refreshed the vines without diluting ripeness. Consequently, estates harvested fruit of exceptional physiological maturity, combining ripe tannins with vibrant acidity—a rare alchemy that promises both immediate appeal and decades of cellaring potential. Furthermore, the 2019 vintage at Ausone joins the estate’s pantheon of legendary years, alongside 1998, 2000, 2010, 2015, and 2018, cementing its place in Bordeaux history.

Tasting Notes

Profound Elegance

The Château Ausone 2019 reveals itself with extraordinary depth and purity, offering an aromatic tapestry of blackberry, cassis, and crushed violets alongside nuances of graphite, cedar, and wet limestone. On the palate, the wine unfolds with majestic concentration yet remains impeccably balanced, its full-bodied richness buoyed by vibrant acidity and enveloped in abundant, ripe tannins of remarkable finesse. Moreover, the finish extends for minutes, revealing layer upon layer of dark fruit, mineral complexity, and subtle oak spice. Indeed, this is a wine built for immortality, combining immediate sensory pleasure with the structural architecture to evolve gracefully for decades.

“Full-bodied, rich and concentrated, with beautiful purity of fruit, lively acids and ripe but abundant structuring tannins… likely to emerge as one of the most long-lived 2019s.”

Service & Pairing

The Ultimate Fine Dining Companion

Although approachable in youth, this wine will truly blossom after 2027 and continue evolving magnificently for half a century or more. Generous decanting reveals its full aromatic complexity, while a large Bordeaux glass provides ample surface area for the bouquet to unfold. Consequently, this masterpiece pairs exquisitely with noble preparations: roasted rack of lamb with herbs de Provence, truffle-enriched beef Wellington, or aged Comté and Époisses cheeses. Moreover, its mineral backbone and vibrant acidity make it an ideal match for game birds such as roasted pheasant or wood pigeon with wild mushrooms. Indeed, such a wine deserves occasions and dishes of equal distinction.

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