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AOC Saint-Émilion

The AOC Saint-Emilion is located in Libourne wine area, belonging to the Bordeaux.
He is considered one of the major wine regions of Bordeaux on Médoc, Graves and Pomerol.
Its 5,400 hectares representing 67.5% of the total area of ??the communes producing (Saint Emilion, Saint-Christophe-des-Bardes, Saint-Hippolyte, Saint-Etienne-de-Lisse, Saint-Laurent-des-Combes, Saint d'Armens Pey, Saint-Sulpice-de-Faleyrens, Vignonet, and part of the town of Libourne) and 6% of the entire Bordeaux vineyard.

Show Details Designation of Origin Saint-Émilion

Production area

Subregion within the Libourne region, with an area covering 5,400 hectares.

Municipalities: Saint Emilion, Saint-Christophe-des-Bardes, Saint-Hippolyte, Saint-Etienne-de-Lisse, Saint-Laurent-des-Combes, Saint-Pey-d'Armens, Saint-Sulpice-de-Faleyrens, Vignonet, and a part of the district of Libourne.

Soil

The part of Saint-Émilion Area sits on a plateau cut by valleys, dominated by limestone, with green clay containing carbonate and feldspathic sand.

The southern part consists of several terraces of sand and gravel.

Climate

Temperate ocean.

Red Varieties

Major: Merlot (60% of the vines) and cabernet franc (about 30%) also being used relatively small amounts of cabernet sauvignon (about 10%).

Types wine

Red wine. Merlot provides aromas of red and black fruits, brings roundness and opulence. Cabernet Franc is the basis of finesse and elegance. Cabernet Sauvignon contributes to longevity with spicy tannins.

Planting Requirements

Base Performance. A maximum of 53-65 hectoliters per hectare.

Regulatory Council

Conseil des Vins de Saint-Emilion

Rue Guadet – BP 15

33330 SAINT-EMILION

France

Tel +33 (0)5 57 55 50 50

Fax +33 (0)5 57 24 65 57

http://www.vins-saint-emilion.com