Bordeaux · Sub-regions
Saint-Julien
Small but flawless: Saint-Julien has no First Growths yet the highest density of classified estates — the very definition of balance. The perfect midpoint between Pauillac's power and Margaux's finesse. 'Super seconds' Léoville Las Cases and Ducru-Beaucaillou perform at First-Growth level.
Grape Varieties
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot
Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot
Most Famous Site
Château Léoville Las Cases
Vineyard Area
910 ha
TERROIR PROFILE · Bordeaux
Saint-Julien The Médoc's balance terroir
Saint-Julien is the Médoc's straight-A student — never extreme, always flawless.
SOILS
Gravel / Sandlight, approachable
Gravel and sand drain heavily — vines struggle for water, wines turn fine, light and elegant.
Loambody-rich, velvety
Loamy soils give wines volume and a soft, velvety mouthfeel.
CLIMATE · Maritime
Right on the Gironde — the river buffers frost and heat spikes; the Médoc's most even mesoclimate.
TOPOGRAPHY · gentle
Homogeneous deep gravel plateaus without extremes — consistency as a terroir trait.
WHAT IT MEANS IN THE GLASS
Typical Flavours of the Region
Sauvignon Blanc
WhiteCabernet Sauvignon
RedMerlot
RedCabernet Franc
RedPetit Verdot
RedRegion aroma cloud
Bordeaux overview
This sub-region is part of Bordeaux. The map shows all 23 sub-regions — Saint-Julien is highlighted.
Overview
Typical Varieties
Terroir & Climate
Soil Type
Homogeneous deep gravel plateaus right on the Gironde — the most consistent soils in the Médoc
Top sites & producers
5 sitesThe most important classified single vineyards in the region. Classification per VDP (German Prädikat Wine Estates Association) and traditional vineyard registers.
By place (5)
Saint-Julien5 entries
Sources: VDP, state vineyard registers, Wikipedia vineyard articles, traditional vineyard literature.
Top profiles
10 detailed profiles — all filterable in the list below
Château Léoville Las Cases
Saint-Julien · Saint-Julien-Beychevelle
Cabernet Sauvignon ~66%, Merlot ~24%, Cabernet Franc ~10%
Château Ducru-Beaucaillou
Saint-Julien · Saint-Julien-Beychevelle
Cabernet Sauvignon ~70%, Merlot ~30%
Château Gruaud Larose
Saint-Julien · Saint-Julien-Beychevelle
Château Beychevelle
Saint-Julien · Saint-Julien-Beychevelle
Cabernet Sauvignon ~52%, Merlot ~40%
Château Léoville
Saint-Julien · Saint-Julien-Beychevelle
Château Langoa Barton
Saint-Julien · Saint-Julien-Beychevelle
All Wineries
14 resultsChâteau Léoville Las Cases
Saint-Julien · Saint-Julien-Beychevelle
Cabernet Sauvignon ~66%, Merlot ~24%, Cabernet Franc ~10%
Château Ducru-Beaucaillou
Saint-Julien · Saint-Julien-Beychevelle
Cabernet Sauvignon ~70%, Merlot ~30%
Château Gruaud Larose
Saint-Julien · Saint-Julien-Beychevelle
Château Beychevelle
Saint-Julien · Saint-Julien-Beychevelle
Cabernet Sauvignon ~52%, Merlot ~40%
Château Léoville
Saint-Julien · Saint-Julien-Beychevelle
Château Lagrange
Saint-Julien · Saint-Julien-Beychevelle
Château Langoa Barton
Saint-Julien · Saint-Julien-Beychevelle
Château Branaire-Ducru
Saint-Julien · Saint-Julien-Beychevelle
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc
Château Saint-Pierre
Saint-Julien · Pomerol
Château Talbot
Saint-Julien · Saint-Julien-Beychevelle
Château du Glana
Saint-Julien · Saint-Julien-Beychevelle
Château Gloria
Saint-Julien · Saint-Julien-Beychevelle
Château Lalande Borie
Saint-Julien · Saint-Julien-Beychevelle
Château Saint-Pierre
Saint-Julien · Saint-Julien-Beychevelle
Events in Bordeaux
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Tasting · Bordeaux
19 Feb – Mon, 22 February 2027
Salon des Vins des Vignerons Indépendants Strasbourg
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19 Apr – Thu, 22 April 2027
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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-Julien?
The key grape varieties in Saint-Julien are Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot. The best-known vineyard is Château Léoville Las Cases.
What does the terroir of Saint-Julien taste like?
Soils: Homogeneous deep gravel plateaus right on the Gironde — the most consistent soils in the Médoc. Together they shape structure, acidity and aromatics – see the terroir profile above.
How many wineries are there in Saint-Julien?
Cellarmap lists 14 wineries in Saint-Julien across roughly 910 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-Julien?
Château Léoville Las Cases is regarded as the most famous vineyard of Saint-Julien. The vineyard overview on this page shows which estates farm it.
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