Saint Estèphe appellation wine
Saint Estèphe appellation wine

Saint Estèphe Appellation

Corresponding to the commune of Saint Estèphe in the north of Bordeaux, with the exception of a few parcels included in the Pauillac appellation, the appellation area is the northernmost of the 6 communal appellations of the Haut Médoc. It is separated from that of Pauillac by a simple stream. It has a great diversity of soils including a terroir formed of slightly more clayey gravel than in the other southern appellations. The mark of the terroir is found in the solid and powerful character of the wines, which have higher acidity, more intense colour and a strong tannic structure. Excellent wines for ageing, Saint-Estèphe wines round out with time, and the austerity of their youth fades to give way to roundness and finesse. The appellation includes five classified growths (2 second growths, 1 third growth, 1 fourth growth, 1 fifth growth) and a large proportion of cru bourgeois, some of which can rival the classified growths in quality and reputation (see our article 'Grands Crus Classés of the Médoc').

Area: 1250 ha / Soils: clay-limestone, sandy-gravelly and marine limestone resting on oyster marls / Grape varieties: Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Petit Verdot / Ageing potential: 10 to 20 years (much longer for certain growths and vintages).

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The Châteaux of the appellation are as follows: Château Cos d'Estournel, Château Montrose, Château Lartigue, Château Calon Segur, Château Phelan Segur, Château Lafon Rochet, Château de Marbuzet, Château Moulin de Pez, Château Meyney, Château Haut Marbuzet,...

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