Bordeaux · Sub-regions
Saint-Émilion
Medieval town (UNESCO World Heritage) and the right bank's largest quality appellation. Merlot and Cabernet Franc on limestone plateau and côtes yield velvety, warm wines of plum, cherry and truffle. Its own classification (since 1955, regularly revised) crowned by the Premiers Grands Crus Classés.
Grape Varieties
Merlot, Cabernet Franc
Cabernet Sauvignon
Most Famous Site
Château Ausone
Vineyard Area
5.400 ha
TERROIR PROFILE · Bordeaux
Saint-Émilion Limestone-plateau Merlot
Saint-Émilion: Merlot on limestone — velvet with a mineral spine.
SOILS
Limestoneprecise, mineral
Limestone delivers tension, structure and a cooler, more mineral character.
Loambody-rich, velvety
Loamy soils give wines volume and a soft, velvety mouthfeel.
Gravel / Sandlight, approachable
Gravel and sand drain heavily — vines struggle for water, wines turn fine, light and elegant.
CLIMATE · Maritime
Slightly more continental than the left bank — farther from the ocean, warmer late summer; Merlot ripens safely, Cabernet Franc shines.
TOPOGRAPHY · mixed
Asteriated limestone plateau around the UNESCO town, steep southern côtes, a gravel tongue on the Pomerol border.
WHAT IT MEANS IN THE GLASS
Typical Flavours of the Region
Sauvignon Blanc
WhiteCabernet Sauvignon
RedMerlot
RedCabernet Franc
RedRegion aroma cloud
Bordeaux overview
This sub-region is part of Bordeaux. The map shows all 23 sub-regions — Saint-Émilion is highlighted.
Overview
Typical Varieties
Terroir & Climate
Soil Type
Asteriated limestone plateau around the town (mineral freshness), clay slopes (richness) and gravel on the Pomerol border (Cheval Blanc, Figeac)
Top sites & producers
7 sitesThe most important classified single vineyards in the region. Classification per VDP (German Prädikat Wine Estates Association) and traditional vineyard registers.
By place (7)
Saint-Émilion7 entries
Sources: VDP, state vineyard registers, Wikipedia vineyard articles, traditional vineyard literature.
Top profiles
101 detailed profiles — all filterable in the list below
Château Ausone
Saint-Émilion · Saint-Émilion
Cabernet Franc ~55%, Merlot ~45%
Château Cheval Blanc
Saint-Émilion · Saint-Émilion
Cabernet Franc ~52%, Merlot ~43%
Château Figeac
Saint-Émilion · Saint-Émilion
Cabernet Sauvignon ~35%, Cabernet Franc ~35%, Merlot ~30%
Château Angélus
Saint-Émilion · Saint-Émilion
Merlot ~50%, Cabernet Franc ~47%
Château Pavie
Saint-Émilion · Saint-Émilion
Merlot ~60%, Cabernet Franc ~25%, Cabernet Sauvignon ~15%
Château TrotteVieille
Saint-Émilion · Saint-Émilion
Merlot ~49 %, Cabernet Franc ~46 %, Cabernet Sauvignon ~5 %
All Wineries
171 resultsChâteau Ausone
Saint-Émilion · Saint-Émilion
Cabernet Franc ~55%, Merlot ~45%
Château Cheval Blanc
Saint-Émilion · Saint-Émilion
Cabernet Franc ~52%, Merlot ~43%
Château Angélus
Saint-Émilion · Saint-Émilion
Merlot ~50%, Cabernet Franc ~47%
Château Figeac
Saint-Émilion · Saint-Émilion
Cabernet Sauvignon ~35%, Cabernet Franc ~35%, Merlot ~30%
Château Pavie
Saint-Émilion · Saint-Émilion
Merlot ~60%, Cabernet Franc ~25%, Cabernet Sauvignon ~15%
Château TrotteVieille
Saint-Émilion · Saint-Émilion
Merlot ~49 %, Cabernet Franc ~46 %, Cabernet Sauvignon ~5 %
Château Beau-Séjour-Bécot
Saint-Émilion · Saint-Émilion
Château Beauséjour Duffau-Lagarrosse
Saint-Émilion · Saint-Émilion
Château Bélair-Monange
Saint-Émilion · Saint-Émilion
Merlot, Cabernet Franc
CHÂTEAU CANON LA GAFFELIÈRE
Saint-Émilion · Saint-Émilion
Château Larcis Ducasse
Saint-Émilion · Saint-Émilion
Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Bacchus
Château Troplong Mondot
Saint-Émilion · Saint-Laurent-des-Combes
Château Valandraud
Saint-Émilion · Saint-Étienne-de-Lisse
Clos Fourtet
Saint-Émilion · Saint-Émilion
Château Canon
Saint-Émilion · Saint-Émilion
Château La Mondotte
Saint-Émilion · Saint-Émilion
Château Badette
Saint-Émilion · Saint-Émilion
Château Balestard la Tonnelle
Saint-Émilion · Saint-Émilion
Events in Bordeaux
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Bordeaux Tasting
Tasting · Bordeaux
19 Feb – Mon, 22 February 2027
Salon des Vins des Vignerons Indépendants Strasbourg
Wine fair · Straßburg
19 Apr – Thu, 22 April 2027
Semaine des Primeurs Bordeaux
Trade event · Bordeaux
1 May – Sun, 2 May 2027
Portes Ouvertes en Saint-Émilion
Open cellar · Saint-Émilion
Thu, 24 June 2027
Fête de la Fleur
Wine dinner · Bordeaux
Sat, 11 September 2027
Marathon du Médoc
Wine walk · Pauillac
Frequently Asked Questions
Which grape varieties define Saint-Émilion?
The key grape varieties in Saint-Émilion are Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon. The best-known vineyard is Château Ausone.
What does the terroir of Saint-Émilion taste like?
Soils: Asteriated limestone plateau around the town (mineral freshness), clay slopes (richness) and gravel on the Pomerol border (Cheval Blanc, Figeac). Together they shape structure, acidity and aromatics – see the terroir profile above.
How many wineries are there in Saint-Émilion?
Cellarmap lists 171 wineries in Saint-Émilion across roughly 5,400 hectares of vines. Every profile shows location, contact, grape varieties and, where available, vineyards, classification and visitor information.
Which is the most famous vineyard in Saint-Émilion?
Château Ausone is regarded as the most famous vineyard of Saint-Émilion. The vineyard overview on this page shows which estates farm it.
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