The Ascumbas estate, located in Saint-Émilion Grand Cru, offers a truly unique wine. With diverse soils ranging from clay-siliceous to sandy, each vintage is well-balanced and of high quality. The Merlot and Cabernet Franc grape varieties contribute fruity and spicy aromas, as well as a full-bodied structure. The winemaking process, combining tradition and innovation, results in a wine with excellent aging potential that can be enjoyed now or carefully cellared. A passion for wine, human expertise, and an exceptional terroir are reflected in every bottle of Ascumbas.
How to enjoy this wine?
Cuvée Profile
Round | Fruity and spicy
Serving Recommendations
Serve at 14° to 16°C
Aging Potential
5 to 10 years
Our Review of the Cuvée
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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 came down from his native Brittany. The estate spans 5.3 hectares of vineyards in the Saint-Émilion Grand Cru AOC, all on a single plot—a rarity within the appellation. It was while analyzing the soil of this plot that they realized several types of terroirs were present, ranging from clay-siliceous to sandy. Thanks to this diversity of soils, the estate can balance vintages and create high-quality blends. Together with their consulting oenologist, Hervé Romat, they have therefore adopted a philosophy of returning to tradition and the fundamentals of the terroir. They are neighbors of Château La Fleur Morange, a new Saint-Émilion Grand Cru Classé, which underscores the terroir’s great potential. They employ ... Read more
