Saint Emilion
Appellation Bordeaux Saint-Emilion
This appellation refers to a wine-growing town in the Libourne district of Bordeaux. The town lies a few kilometers north of the Dordogne river and is known for its beautiful buildings, landscape and wines. The vineyards of Saint-Emilion produce some of the most expensive and sought-after wines in the world. In this guide, we'll review the history of the Bordeaux Saint-Emilion appellation, the terroir and the region's finest wines
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History and terroir of the Saint-Emilion appellation.
The cobbled streets and Romanesque church of Saint-Emilion bear witness to the town's long history. The vineyards surrounding the town have existed since Roman times. The village is a Unesco World Heritage Site, and is home to the oldest vineyard in France. Saint-Emilion is divided into 9 communes or parishes. Today, the Saint-Emilion appellation accounts for 4% of the red wines produced in Bordeaux each year. It's also where you'll find some of the world's best-selling wines, such as Châteaux Cheval Blanc, Angélus and Ausone. Saint-Emilion also has a Grand Cru appellation. TheSaint-Emilion appellation has a terroir composed of clay-limestone, sandy and gravelly plots, plains and gentle slopes. The wine-growing region covers 5565 ha of vines. The terroir varies greatly from one property to another in the Saint-Emilion wine-growing estates. The best wines often come from châteaux located on limestone-rich hillsides. The dominant grape varieties are Merlot and Cabernet Franc. But other grape varieties such as Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot and Malbec are also used in the production of wines from this appellation
Our selection of Bordeaux Saint-Emilion wines
The classification system for Saint-Emilion wines is based on the same principles as for Médoc, Sauternes or Graves, but was recently updated in 2012, after being developed in 1855. The appellation boasts 82 AOC Saint-Émilion crus classés (64 Grands crus classés and 18 Premiers grands crus classés)
-Angélus: this 42-hectare vineyard produces wines distinguished by their precision, purity, richness, smoothness, density, elegance and balance. Premier Cru Classé de Saint-Emilion and recently promoted to Premier Grand Cru Classé A, the reputation of this wine as one of the jewels in the crown of Bordeaux is well established. On tasting, the wine offers a very deep color, seductive aromas and astonishing flavors. A wine not to be missed in your cellar!
-Cheval Blanc: This wine estate covers 39 hectares. It produces complex, powerful wines with soft, velvety textures. Despite the opulent character of these wines, they are not heavy and have an excellent aging capacity of up to 5 decades. However, the best vintages need only 15 to 20 years to express the full potential of their flavors and aromas. This wine accompanies all types of classic meats and Asian or fish dishes. It has been featured in numerous films and TV programs, and is one of the most sought-after beverages in the world. A must-taste!
-Ausone: the vineyard area of this château perched on the hill on the southern outskirts of the village of Saint-Emilion is just 7.3 hectares. But the estate produces unique wines unlike any other. Its wines are rich, full-bodied and concentrated, with ripe tannins and powerful, fruity, floral and crushed-stone aromas. These are wines designed to age, and can best be enjoyed after 2 to 5 decades, depending on the vintage. They also go well with classic meat and fish dishes.
-Pavie: the new owner of this 37-hectare vineyard has spared no expense in restoring and enhancing it. Gérard Perse's efforts have paid off, as the château is one of the properties promoted in the 2012 Saint-Émilion classification. It has been upgraded from Premier Grand Cru Classé A to Château Angélus. This has had the effect of increasing the price of older vintages. The wines from this château are rich, intense and deeply colored, with aromas of plum, blueberry, chocolate, spice and truffle. They are mineral yet guarantee great ageing potential.
-Mondotte: this small 4.5-hectare vineyard on the eastern slopes of the Saint-Émilion limestone plateau also produces rich, opulent, deep wines, with a smooth mouthfeel and a powerful, seductive nose. Ageing capacity varies between 15 and 40 years, depending on the vintage.
-Belair Monange: This château's 23.5 ha vineyard is located just outside the village of Saint-Emilion. The château also produces exceptional Premier Crus with a dense ruby color, a pure, refined nose, complex aromas and a long, elegant finish.
-Troplong mondot: this Saint-Emilion premier grand cru classé also produces well-balanced, powerful, rich and intense-tasting wines from its 37 ha of vines. The wines have good ageing potential.
-Trotte vieille: the 10 ha vineyard of this 1er Grand Cru Classé B produces thick wines with beautiful spicy notes, lovely fruit, a compact palate and a fairly tannic profile depending on the vintage. Fabulous length accompanies wines that need a few years to blossom.
-Gaffelière: this 22-hectare vineyard belonging to Léo de Malet Roquefort is classified 1er Grand Cru classe B. It produces fruity wines with notes of crushed stone. The wines are rich, full-bodied and concentrated, with a round finish and silky tannins.
-Valandraud: The wines from this château, cultivated on 9 ha of vines, have a rich, opulent, pure style associated with aromas of ripe fruit, licorice and chocolate, low acidity and silky tannins. They improve with 10 to 30 years of ageing.
-Pavis Maquin: This château is classified Premier Grand Cru Classé B Saint-Emilion. The 15 hectares of vines on this estate produce wines with good substance and concentration, combined with great freshness and dense tannins.
-Pavis Decesse: this château on the Saint-Emilion plateau boasts 3.5 hectares of vines. It produces rich, sensual, concentrated wines with a touch of minerality. The wines improve from year to year.
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