Saint-Emilion
Saint-Emilion is located in Bordeaux's Libournais district, on the right bank of the Garonne River. Saint-Emilion is known for producing high-quality red wines. The wines consist mainly out of Merlot (79%), with smaller percentages of Cabernet Franc (15%) and Cabernet Sauvignon (6%). Wines from Saint-Emilion are renowned for their richness and ageing potential, with the "Saint-Emilion Grand Cru" label indicating superior quality.
The best wines from Saint-Emilion
Saint-Emilion is located in Bordeaux's Libournais district, on the right bank of the Garonne River. It is located approximately 35 kilometres northeast of Bordeaux city and has a border with Montagne-Saint-Emilion to the north. Saint-Emilion is known for producing high-quality red wines. The wines consist mainly out of Merlot (79%), with smaller percentages of Cabernet Franc (15%) and Cabernet Sauvignon (6%). Saint-Emilion was officially recognised as an AOC in 1936, and the region is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Wines from Saint-Emilion are renowned for their richness and ageing potential, with the "Saint-Emilion Grand Cru" label indicating superior quality.
The soils at Saint-Emilion are diverse including clay, limestone and gravel. Merlot thrives here, resulting in smooth, full-bodied wines. The "Grand Cru" wines are made from lower-yielding vineyards, resulting in more concentrated flavours. The region's classification system, which includes Saint-Emilion Grand Cru and Premier Grand Cru Classe (A and B), honours the highest-quality producers.
Famous Saint-Emilion wine producers
Saint-Emilion produces some of Bordeaux's best wines. Particularly from top estates such as Chateau Angelus, Chateau Ausone, Chateau Cheval Blanc and Chateau Pavie, which are all members of the Premier Grand Cru Classe A tier.