A WINE REGION IN FRANCE
Saint-Émilion
Balanced, medium-bodied reds with earthy complexity, lower alcohol than Pomerol, minerality from limestone.
About Saint-Émilion
Saint-Émilion is a wine region in France, in the Bordeaux area (classified AOP). It makes red wine. Our database holds 1,733 wines from here.
The grapes of Saint-Émilion
The main grapes are Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Cabernet Franc. The appellation table lists them as: Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon.
Style in the glass
Balanced, medium-bodied reds with earthy complexity, lower alcohol than Pomerol, minerality from limestone. It is a warm, dry place to grow grapes.
Climate and soil
Warm maritime-influenced temperate. Limestone plateau ("calcaire") and clay slopes creating two distinct soil zones; right bank elevation.
The rules
- Blending: No legal minimum; typically Merlot (50–70%) with Cabernet Franc and/or Cabernet Sauvignon.
- Ageing: 18 months minimum in oak for Grand Cru Classé and Grand Cru.
What to eat with Saint-Émilion
Beef stew, roasted game, foie gras, Roquefort.
More wine regions in France
Champagne, Meursault, Chablis, Chassagne-Montrachet, Pauillac, Gevrey-Chambertin, Châteauneuf-du-Pape and Vosne-Romanée.
Good to know
Saint-Émilion Grand Cru Classé is not a permanent rank—producers must re-qualify every 10 years; status changes frequently.
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