Tasting Price: very high

First Growth Named for Roman Poet

Château Ausone

One of only four Premier Grand Cru Classé "A" estates in Saint-Émilion, Château Ausone sits on the site where Roman poet Ausonius cultivated vines. The estate's limestone cellars date back to Roman times. Tasting here is a pilgrimage for serious wine lovers.

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Château Ausone
Stock photograph — illustrative, not a picture of this location.

City

Saint-Émilion

Country

🇫🇷 France

Duration

2 hours

Good to know

Difficulty
Easy
Languages
English-friendly

Where it happens

About Chateau Ausone

Winery · Saint-Emilion

Insider Tips

  • Reservations required months in advance - this is one of Bordeaux's most exclusive tastings

  • The wine typically costs €300-800+ per bottle, making this a once-in-a-lifetime experience

  • Alternative: Château Canon nearby also has Roman-era cellars and is more accessible

  • Visit in September for harvest to see the steep limestone slopes being hand-picked

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