2022 Château Ausone Chapelle d'Ausone Magnum

Winery Château Ausone

Château Ausone is one of Saint-Émilion's most iconic estates and ranks among Bordeaux's finest. A Premier Grand Cru Classé A, the château is known for its exceptional terroir on the limestone slopes of Saint-Émilion. Its style combines power, precision, and refinement with excellent aging potential. Chapelle d'Ausone is the estate's second wine and reflects the estate's philosophy in a more accessible yet highly refined interpretation. More information about this winery can be found under the Winery tab.

Region and year 2022

The 2022 vintage in Saint-Émilion produced ripe, concentrated fruit while retaining freshness thanks to the chalky soils. The best wines combine intensity with tension and precision. Chapelle d'Ausone benefits from the same care and selection as the Grand Vin, resulting in a wine with energy and elegance.

Vineyards and grape varieties

Chapelle d'Ausone 2022 is composed of 60% Cabernet Franc, 35% Merlot, and 5% Cabernet Sauvignon. Cabernet Franc plays a key role here, providing aromatic refinement, freshness, and structure, while Merlot adds roundness and fruity depth. The chalky slopes give the wine its mineral tension.

Vinification and maturation

The vinification focuses on precision and balance, with careful extraction to preserve the terroir's finesse. Maturation in French oak barriques supports the structure and adds subtle complexity without overpowering the fruit.

Color, smell and taste

Bright ruby red in color. Expressive aromas of flowers, ripe plums, and blueberries on the nose.

Medium to full-bodied on the palate, with creamy and round tannins and a lively, energetic structure. The wine displays abundant fruit purity and freshness, with a refined and dynamic finish. The balance between ripeness and tension gives this Chapelle d'Ausone an elegant and accessible style.

Magnum 1.5 liter

This 2022 Chapelle d'Ausone is offered in a 1.5-liter magnum. The larger size promotes slower and more even maturation, resulting in added complexity and harmony. For a concentrated vintage like 2022, this means greater cellaring potential and greater collector value.

Drinking window and development

With 94 points, the 2022 Chapelle d'Ausone is rated for its energy and refinement. It is recommended for drinking from 2028 onwards, after which the wine will open up further and gain complexity.

Summary of professional reviews

The 2022 vintage is praised for its floral aromas, ripe plums, and blueberries, combined with creamy tannins and a lively, fresh finish. An energetic and elegant second wine from Ausone with clear aging potential.

Wine-Food and Discount

If available, you'll find the official fact sheet and additional information about this fine wine in the "Attachments" tab. We'll automatically send you this information when you order this wine. The wine is stored in our climate-controlled Wine Warehouse, and if you pick it up, you'll often receive a nice discount. You'll see your discount immediately when you select "Pick up" at the checkout page. We're located in Dordrecht, right next to the A16 motorway, with ample parking. Click here for our address.

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