Saint-Emilion (France)
Saint-Emilion is a wine from from Bordeaux's Right Bank.
It is a blend of Merlot and Cabernet Franc.
Saint Emilion Flavors
Raspberry, Black Cherry, Plum, Tobacco and Vanilla are typical Saint Emilion flavors.
 Raspberry |
 Black Cherry |
 Plum |
 Blackberry |
 Blueberry |
 Violets |
 Herbs |
 Pepper |
Tertiary Flavors from Aging:
 Vanilla |
 Coffee |
 Chocolate |
 Tobacco |
Saint Emilion Profile
Saint Emilion is a medium wine with medium tannins and acidity:
| BODY: | Medium - Plus |
| TANNINS: | Medium |
| FRUIT: | Medium |
| ACIDITY: | Medium - Plus |
| ALCOHOL: | 13-14% |
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Serving temperature: 14-15°C (57-59°F) Oaked 16-18°C (61-64°F) |
Saint Emilion Food Pairing
Saint Emilion goes well with a wide variety of food.
Sipped alone is a wonderful meditation wine.
 Finger Food |
 Pizza |
 Hamburger |
 Ham |
 Casseroles |
 Pasta |
 Mushroom |
 Chicken |
 Rabbit |
 Pork |
 Lamb |
 Veal |
Excellent Pairing
French Cuisine. Italian Dishes (Tomato Based).
Pizza. Baked Pasta. Lasagna.
Spaghetti Meatballs. Hamburger.
Fried or Grilled Mushrooms.
Casseroles. Beef Stew.
Veal Chops. Wiener Schnitzel.
Meatloaf. Beef Wellington.
BBQ. Chicken. Pork. Rabbit.
Roasted Lamb. Lamb Chops. Lamb Shank.
Red Meat Dishes.
The Ideal Glass for Saint Emilion
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The Bordeaux Glass was designed for enjoying fuller-bodied, tannic red wines. They are taller than other red wine glasses, and has a slimmer bowl. The tall size allows the bouquet of the wine to develop, smooth out rough edges, play down tannins, and allow the wine to achieve balance. The slimmer bowl directs the wine to the back of your mouth for a maximum taste. |
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About Saint-Emilion
Saint-Emilion is the oldest wine area of the Bordeaux region.
The region is on the UNESCO World Heritage List (1999).
The official Saint-Emilion classification was conducted in 1955.
It was updated in 1969, 1986, 1996, (2006*), and 2012.
* 2006 was declared invalid. 1996 was used instead.
The 2012 classification defines:
- 4 Premiers Grands Cru A Classés
- 14 Premiers Grands Cru B Classés
- 64 Grands Cru Classés
Premiers Grands Crus Classés A
The highest classification of Sain-Emillon.
| Château Angélus |
| Château Ausone |
| Château Cheval Blanc |
| Château Pavie |
Premiers Grands Crus Classés B
| Château Beauséjour |
| Château Beau-Sejour Becot |
| Château Belair-Monange |
| Château Canon |
| Château Canon La Gaffelière |
| Château Figeac |
| Château La Gaffelière |
| Château Pavie Macquin |
| Château Troplong-Mondot |
| Château Trottevieille |
| Château Larcis-Ducasse |
| Château Valandraud |
| Clos Fourtet |
| Château La Mondotte |
Grands Crus Classés
| Château l'Arrosée |
| Château Balestard-La-Tonnelle |
| Château Barde-Haut |
| Château Bellefont-Belcier |
| Château Bellevue |
| Château Bergat |
| Château Berliquet |
| Château Cadet-Bon |
| Château Cadet Piola |
| Château Cap de Mourlin |
| Château Chauvin |
| Château Clos de Sarpe |
| Château Corbin |
| Château Côte de Baleau |
| Château Dassault |
| Château Destieux |
| Château Faugères |
| Château Faurie de Souchard |
| Château de Ferrand |
| Château Fleur-Cardinale |
| Château Fombrauge |
| Château Fonplégade |
| Château Fonroque |
| Château Franc-Mayne |
| Château Grand-Mayne |
| Château Grand-Pontet |
| Château Les Grandes Murailles |
| Château Guadet |
| Château Grand Corbin |
| Château Corbin-Despagne |
| Château Haute Sarpe |
| Château Jean Faure |
| Château La Clotte |
| Château La Clusiere |
| Château La Commanderie |
| Château La Couspaude |
| Château La Dominique |
| Château La Fleur Morange |
| Château La Marzelle |
| Château La Serre |
| Château La Tour-Figeac |
| Château Le Chatelet |
| Château Le Prieure |
| Château Laniote |
| Château Larmande |
| Château Laroque |
| Château Laroze |
| Château Matras |
| Château Moulin du Cadet |
| Château Pavie Decesse |
| Château Peby Faugeres |
| Château Petit Faurie de Soutard |
| Château de Pressac |
| Château Quinault l'Enclos |
| Château Ripeau |
| Château Rochebelle |
| Château Saint-Georges Cote Pavie |
| Château Sansonnet |
| Château Soutard |
| Château Tertre Daugay |
| Château Villemaurine |
| Château Yon Figeac |
| Clos des Jacobins |
| Clos de l'Oratoire |
| Clos La Madeleine |
| Clos Saint-Martin |
| Convent des Jacobins |
Over 200 other Saint-Émilion wines carry the description "Grand Cru". These are awarded under the basic appellation rules and are not part of the formal Saint-Emmilion 1955 classification.
Standard Grand Cru wines are not seen as being of comparable quality to the Grand Cru Classe wines listed above.
Bordeaux Wines
Bordeaux is the most famous wine region in the world.
The region is dominated by red wines (90%).
The river Gironde splits the area in the Left Bank and the Right Bank:
Left Bank Wines
Bordeaux Rouge
Cabernet Sauvignon
Médoc
Margaux
Graves
Pessac-Léognan
Right Bank Wines
Bordeaux Rouge
Merlot
Saint-Emilion
Pomerol
White Wines
Bordeaux Blanc
Pessac Léognan
Entre-Deux-Mers
Sémillon
Sweet Wines
Sauternes (Sweet)
Sparkling
Red Grapes
66% Merlot
22% Cabernet Sauvignon
10% Cabernet Franc
1% Malbec
1% Petit Verdot
White Grapes
47% Sémillon
45% Sauvignon Blanc
5% Muscadelle