saint-émilion
The appellation Saint-Emilion AOC is located in Bordeaux, to be precise in the Libournaise area, on the right bank of the Dordogne. It extends over approximately 5600 hectares of vineyards, cultivated on rather heterogeneous soils, which include soils of various composition with clays, silt, limestone, sands and alluvial pebbles. The main vine of the area is merlot, which represents about 60%. The remaining 40% is grown mainly with cabernet sauvignon and cabernet franc.
The wines of Saint-Emilion AOC are famous for their structure, which dissolves with time in a refined and harmonious elegance. They are red from aging with a longevity of at least ten years.