Chateau Ausone, one of the Premier Grand Crus from St Emilion is also the owner of Chateau Simard. I was so pleased to have the opportunity to taste 2 vintages from this Chateau – 1990 & 2005. It was over a European cuisine in a small cozy bistro in the quiet part of North Point.
St Emilion wines in general have softer tannins and more body as they are Merlot based red wines. The wines were 80% Merlot and 20% Cabernet Franc. (more…)