Chapelle d'Ausone 2008

La Chapelle d’Ausone 2008 — limestone elegance and classic Bordeaux precision

A distinguished second wine of Château Ausone, La Chapelle d’Ausone 2008 embodies the purity and tension of Saint-Émilion’s limestone slopes in a classic vintage. Crafted with the same meticulous care as the Grand Vin, this blend of 80% Merlot and 20% Cabernet Franc stands out for its elegance, precision and depth.

Appearance & nose

The deep garnet color precedes a refined and complex bouquet. Black fruits — blackberry, blackcurrant, dark cherry — mingle with violet, rose and subtle notes of liquorice, graphite, forest floor and truffle, revealing the limestone character of Ausone’s slopes.

With aeration, smoky and mineral nuances unfold alongside delicate hints of spice and dark chocolate, adding layers of complexity to this elegant, terroir-driven wine.

Palate

The palate is silky and vibrant, combining generous ripe fruit from Merlot with the freshness and linearity of Cabernet Franc. A lively acidity frames the texture, bringing precision and clarity to the mid-palate.

The finish is long, saline and chalky, marked by a fine limestone minerality and lingering freshness — a hallmark of Ausone’s terroir.

Style & food pairing

This Saint-Émilion Grand Cru offers a harmonious balance of structure, aromatic precision and limestone finesse. It pairs beautifully with refined dishes such as roasted beef tenderloin, Bresse chicken, grilled pigeon or game meats. A short decanting (30–60 minutes) enhances its aromatic complexity.

Our selection

La Chapelle d’Ausone 2008 stands among the most distinguished second wines of Bordeaux’s Right Bank. At perfect maturity today, it reflects the noble limestone terroir and the meticulous craftsmanship of Château Ausone.