When it comes to heritage, not many wineries can measure up to Domaine d’Aussières. From supplying ancient Rome with wine nearly 2,000 years ago to its confiscation for private ownership under Napolean Bonaparte, the vineyards and cellars of this tiny village in the Corbières AOC have seen their share of history. A storied past and the unique, unusually cool microclimate of the estate vineyards is what initially attracted Baron Éric de Rothschild to Aussières; added to the esteemed portfolio of DBR Lafite in 1999. In this otherwise warm and sunny pocket of Southern France, Aussières’ cool, high-altitude vineyards in combination with a selective approach to winemaking bring a pleasing balance and energetic freshness to each wine.