Domaine Ascumbas, located in Saint-Émilion Grand Cru, offers a truly unique wine. With diverse soils ranging from clay-siliceous to sandy, each vintage is balanced and of exceptional quality. The Merlot and Cabernet Franc grape varieties contribute fruity and spicy aromas, as well as a full-bodied structure. The winemaking process, blending tradition and innovation, results in a wine with excellent aging potential, perfect for enjoying now or for cellaring. A passion for wine, expert craftsmanship, and an exceptional terroir are reflected in every bottle of Ascumbas.
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Service tips
Serve at 14° to 16°
Guarding potential
5 to 10 years
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Ascumbas
The Gintrac family acquired the estate in 2013. They wanted to anchor it in the region's history by naming it Ascumbas, the name of Saint-Émilion before the monk Émilion descended from his native Brittany. The estate covers 5.3 hectares of vines in the Saint-Émilion Grand Cru appellation, all on a single plot, which is extremely rare in this appellation. It was through soil analysis of this plot that they discovered the presence of several different soil types, ranging from clay-siliceous to sandy. Thanks to this soil diversity, the estate can balance vintages and create high-quality blends. With their consulting oenologist, Hervé Romat, they have therefore chosen a philosophy of returning to tradition and the fundamentals of the terroir. They are neighbors of Château La Fleur Morange, a new Grand Cru Classé of Saint-Émilion, which reinforces the great potential of the terroir. They employ viticultural and winemaking techniques that combine tradition ... Lire plus
