Chateau Ausone 2016 Brandy

Chateau Ausone 2016 BrandyAusone takes its name from the Gallo Roman poet Decimius Magnus Ausonius who is believed to have lived on the estate in the fourth century AD. The vineyards sit atop limestone, much of which was mined in the building of Bordeaux. This left a network of tunnels that are used today to cellar the wines. Ausone is one of four wines classified as Saint milion Premier Grand Cru Class 'A', a distinction it shares with Cheval Blanc, Pavie and Angelus.

Scents of vanilla and honey with smoky undertones hit the nose

Russet gold

smoky finish

as well as pure water that comes from the same underground source Eigashima Distillery uses to make its sake

unlike other brands that are made with neutral grain spirits and sweetened with sugar

Angostura 1824 Limited Reserve is a blend of the finest mature rums

On the Pomerol side

sweet and bitter orange peel

yet smooth and balanced

Absente derives its aromatic flavor from the herbs and spices which are macerated in a spirit solution

Cedar Ridge was the first licensed distillery in Iowa since Prohibition

showcasing a delicate balance of citrus and orchard fruits