Chateau Auguste Bordeaux

Chateau Auguste Bordeaux is a 750ml, 14.5% ABV organic red wine from the Right Bank of Bordeaux, blending Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Cabernet Franc. The wine earned 90 points from James Suckling across both the 2015 and 2016 vintages, and the 2022 vintage captured a Gold medal at the Paris Wine Cup alongside a Silver medal at the London Wine Competition — consistent critical recognition that reflects the estate's quality across multiple years.

Quick Facts: ABV: 14.5%  |  Origin: Entre-Deux-Mers, Right Bank, Bordeaux, France  |  Bordeaux Supérieur  |  Estate: Chateau Auguste (74 acres)

Production & Heritage

Chateau Auguste sits on a 74-acre Bordeaux Supérieur estate in the Entre-Deux-Mers appellation on Bordeaux's Right Bank. The estate farms 100% organic grapes and employs a distinctive scientific technique called Genodics, in which specific sound waves and frequencies are played to the vines at dawn and dusk. This process stimulates the vines' natural resistance to pathogens such as bacteria, fungus, and viruses, eliminating the need for chemical treatments. The red blend is built on a Merlot-dominant foundation — the 2016 vintage, for example, comprised 80% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 10% Cabernet Franc. Grapes are mechanically harvested, then undergo direct pressing followed by post-maceration for two to four days to extract color, tannin, and fruit concentration.

Tasting Notes

Aroma: The nose opens with forthright ripe blackberry and blueberry, followed by vibrant raspberry and dark plum. Deeper layers reveal mocha, cedar, and subtle meaty touches that add complexity.

Taste: On entry, the palate delivers plump dark cherry and super-ripe red cherry fruit with an energetically fruity core. The mid-palate broadens into licorice and warm spice, while fresh acidity keeps the wine lively and structured. Some vintages show a white chocolate richness that amplifies the wine's flamboyant personality.

Finish: The finish is beautifully persistent, carrying salty licorice, soft tannins, and lingering dark fruit. A gentle tartness and crunchy texture provide definition as the wine fades.

How to Drink Chateau Auguste

This Right Bank blend shows its best character at cellar temperature (60–65°F) and benefits from 20–30 minutes of breathing time in the glass; it drinks well with minimal cellaring. For cocktail-adjacent wine uses: try it in a classic Bordeaux Sangria where the dark fruit and spice amplify citrus and brandy additions; use it in a Red Wine Spritzer with sparkling water and a blackberry garnish to highlight the berry-forward profile; or incorporate it into a Mulled Wine during cooler months, where the licorice and cedar notes pair naturally with cinnamon and star anise.

Best For

• Weeknight dinner pairing with grilled meats or roasted vegetables
• Introducing someone to serious Right Bank Bordeaux without a steep price barrier
• Hosting a blind tasting of organic and biodynamic French reds
• Gifting a wine enthusiast who values sustainable viticulture

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Chateau Auguste taste like? Chateau Auguste delivers plump blackberry, dark cherry, and blueberry fruit layered with licorice, cedar, and warm spice. Fresh acidity and soft tannins give it a lively, approachable structure with a persistent finish.

How does Chateau Auguste compare to other Bordeaux Supérieur wines? At 80% Merlot with Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc, the blend follows classic Right Bank proportions, but the estate's use of Genodics sound-wave viticulture and fully organic farming sets it apart from conventionally produced Bordeaux Supérieur wines. Its 90-point James Suckling scores place it among the better-regarded wines in this appellation tier.

Is Chateau Auguste good for drinking now? Yes — critics have noted that Chateau Auguste drinks well with minimal cellaring, making it an excellent choice for near-term enjoyment while still showing enough structure to reward a few years of aging.

Where is Chateau Auguste made? Chateau Auguste is produced on a 74-acre estate in the Entre-Deux-Mers appellation on Bordeaux's Right Bank in southwestern France. The property sits within the Bordeaux Supérieur designation.

What foods pair well with Chateau Auguste? Grilled lamb chops complement the wine's cedar and dark fruit; duck confit echoes its plump, rich mid-palate; aged Comté or Gruyère cheese highlights the licorice and spice notes; beef bourguignon mirrors its Bordeaux character; and roasted portobello mushrooms pair naturally with the wine's meaty aromatic undertones.

What sizes does Chateau Auguste come in? Chateau Auguste Bordeaux is widely available in the standard 750ml bottle format.

Is Chateau Auguste worth the price? Chateau Auguste positions as an accessible, value-driven Bordeaux Supérieur that consistently earns 89–92-point scores from respected critics, placing it well above its price tier in terms of quality and character.

Why Chateau Auguste?

What genuinely distinguishes Chateau Auguste from the crowded Bordeaux Supérieur field is its commitment to Genodics — a scientifically grounded practice of playing targeted sound frequencies to the vines at dawn and dusk, boosting natural pathogen resistance and eliminating chemical inputs. Combined with fully organic farming on 74 acres of Right Bank terroir, this approach produces a wine that has earned 90 points from James Suckling and Gold at the Paris Wine Cup. The Merlot-dominant blend delivers serious dark-fruit concentration and cedar complexity at a price point that makes quality Right Bank Bordeaux genuinely attainable. For drinkers seeking an organic Bordeaux with real critical credibility, Chateau Auguste stands as one of the more compelling options in its category.