Saint Emilion appellation wine
Saint Emilion appellation wine

Saint Emilion Appellation

Located on the right bank of the Dordogne, the Saint-Emilion appellation is part of the Bordeaux vineyard. The medieval city of Saint-Emilion, which gave its name to the Saint-Emilion and Saint-Emilion Grand Cru PDOs, is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site. Like the 1855 classification of Médoc wines, an official classification of Saint-Emilion wines has been in place since 1955. A major particularity is that this classification is theoretically revised every 10 years. The greatest châteaux are Angelus, Ausone, Cheval Blanc, Pavie, Figeac, Clos Fourtet, Canon, La Gaffelière...

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The F.A.Q

What is the history of the Saint Emilion vineyard?

The Saint-Émilion vineyard, located on the right bank of the Dordogne in Gironde, is one of the oldest in France, with Gallo-Roman origins. Its name comes from the monk Émilion, who settled in the region in the 8th century. From the Middle Ages, monks developed viticulture, and wines began to be exported, particularly to England. After centuries of evolution, the region distinguished itself in the 19th century by the quality of its terroirs. In 1955, a specific classification of Saint-Émilion wines was created, revisable every 10 years, a rarity in Bordeaux. In 1999, the medieval city and its vineyard were inscribed on UNESCO's World Heritage List as a living cultural landscape. Today, Saint-Émilion is a symbol of viticultural excellence and a mecca for wine tourism.

What are the specificities of the Saint Emilion appellation?

The Saint-Émilion appellation is both a historic village, classified as a UNESCO World Heritage site, and the name of a world-renowned vineyard. This vineyard is actually composed of two Appellations d'Origine Contrôlée (AOC): Saint-Émilion and Saint-Émilion Grand Cru.

Although they cover the same geographical area, these two appellations do not designate the same wines. The Saint-Émilion Grand Cru appellation is reserved for wines that meet stricter quality criteria, such as lower yields and longer ageing. It is within this appellation that we find the prestigious Saint-Émilion Classification, which distinguishes the Grands Crus Classés and the Premiers Grands Crus Classés.

Thanks to the great diversity of its soils, the Saint-Émilion appellation produces red wines of exceptional richness. Their profiles can vary from supple and fruity to powerful and mineral. Despite this diversity, all Saint-Émilion wines share common values of quality, authenticity and conviviality, which have made the region famous.

What dishes pair best with Saint Emilion wines?

Saint-Émilion wines pair wonderfully with sauced dishes, red meats and cheeses. Their smoothness and fruitiness make them particularly well-suited to classic French cuisine.

The history of Saint Emilion appellation 

The Saint-Émilion vineyard has a thousand-year history. Its first vines were planted by the Romans over 2000 years ago.

In the 8th century, a Breton monk named Émilion settled in the region, giving his name to the city. His disciples shaped the village we know today by carving monuments directly into the rock.

The reputation of Saint-Émilion wines has developed over the centuries, particularly due to its religious importance. It was in the 18th century that its fame became international, and its wines began to be exported.

This history is also one of winegrowers' organisation. In 1884, they created France's first wine union. Then, in 1936, they established the rules that made official the famous PDO Saint-Émilion and PDO Saint-Émilion Grand Cru appellations. 

The wines of Saint Emilion appellation

The châteaux of the Saint Emilion appellation are as follows: Château Ausone, Château Canon, Château La Gaffelière, Château Dassault, Château Berliquet, Château Tertre Daugay, Château Angelus, Château Cap de Mourlin, Château Petit Faurie de Sautard, Château Fombrauge, Château Cheval Blanc, Château La Dominique, Château Clos Fourtet, Château La Mondotte, Château La Tour Figeac, Château l'Arrosée, Couvent des Jacobins, Château Laniotte, Château Corbin, Château de Ferrand, Château Jean Faure, Château Croque Michotte, Château Pavie, Château Laroze, Château Larcis Ducasse, Château La Gaffelière, Château Troplong Mondot, Château Magdelaine, Château Clos de l'Oratoire, Le Petit Cheval, Château Beau Séjour Becot, Château Trotte Vieille, Château Peby Faugères, La Chapelle d'Ausone, Château Pavie Macquin, Château Figeac, Château Yon Figeac, Château Pavie Decesse, Château Darius, Château Belair Monange, Château Valandraud, Château La Tour du Pin Figeac, Château Les Grandes Murailles,...

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