Ausone is situated on the western edge of Saint-Emilion and is now ranked in the highest possible category for quality - Premier Grand Cru Classé (A). Producing around 2,000 cases a year from around 7 hectares of vines, the wine is usually a roughly equal split of Cabernet Franc & Merlot. The 1998 is a marvellous release of great aromatic complexity and brilliant definition. Now at 23 years of age this should be entering its peak drinking window.