St Emilion

The picturesque, historic town of Saint-Emilion, just to the north of the Dordogne River is at the centre of the well-known appellation of the same name in the Libournais region of Bordeaux. Saint-Emilion's wine history goes back to Roman times, and is home to some of the world's longest-lived and most highly regarded red wines. Unlike the vineyards of the Medoc, Merlot is the grape of choice in Saint-Emilion and makes up about two-thirds of plantings. Merlot ripens more consistently in the cooler clay soils of the region, and its principal blending partner, Cabernet Franc, adds seasoning and spice. The rounder, fuller flavours of Merlot make the wines of Saint-Emilion more approachable in their youth, though they can age for extended periods.

Two of the best-known estates, Figeac and Cheval Blanc, lie in the north-east of Saint-Emilion on a broad plateau of gravels, much like the vineyards of Medoc and Graves, allowing them to successfully ripen the Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon grapes which dominate their red blends.

 

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  1. Rich, powerful red
    Owned by Martin Krajewski (ex Chateau de Sours) and managed by his daughter, Charlotte. Petit Cantenac is part of the 6 hectare Clos Cantenac estate located in the heart of the Saint Emilion appellation and produces rich, round and supple wines. A blend of 85% Merlot, 10 Cabernet Franc and 5% Cabernet Sauvignon.... Read more

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  2. Medium, luscious red Certified Organic
    La Colline du Rocher is a joint venture between François Thienpont and Baron de Monfort, owner Chateau du Montfort. Both men have a passion for greatness, and as such, have created this wine from a specially selected 3-hectare plot of 30-year-old vines. 80% Merlot - 20% Cabernet Franc. Organic viticulture.... Read more

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  3. Medium, luscious red
    Château La Fleur Pourret is a Saint-Émilion Grand Cru estate owned by Domaines Manoncourt (owners of Château Figeac), who purchased the property in 2002. There have since been great improvements in quality and the wine offers excellent value, benefitting from the same expertise in both the vineyard and winery as its prestigio... Read more

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  4. Rich, powerful red
    The eternally popular second wine of Clos Cantenac made from 90% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Sauvignon and 5% Cabernet Franc. Deep crimson. Dark fruited with a slightly earthy, spicy character on the nose. Dense and really savoury on the palate, lots of fruit but again that earthy quality - both in flavour and texture. Firm but rounded ... Read more

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  5. Rich, powerful red
    Chateau Saint-Georges-Cote-Pavie was founded in 1420 and has belonged to the Masson family for 5 generations. A small 5.5 hectare vineyard situated on the Pavie hillside where 30 year old vines are planted in clay-limestone soils produce a forward, ripe and rounded Saint-Emilion Grand Cru Classe.... Read more
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    James Suckling 93-94

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  6. Rich, powerful red
    An excellent property that we have been following for several years under the watchful eye of the fourth female generation with Annabelle Cruse-Bardinet. The estate is situated on the north-west section of the Corbin plateau and the subsoil is predominantly clay-based as opposed to the regular limestone, which crafts richer and... Read more

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  7. Rich, powerful red
    An excellent property that we have been following for several years under the watchful eye of the fourth female generation with Annabelle Cruse-Bardinet. The estate is situated on the north-west section of the Corbin plateau and the subsoil is predominantly clay-based as opposed to the regular limestone, which crafts richer and... Read more

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  8. Medium, luscious red
    This second wine from the iconic Château Canon is sourced from an 11-hectare vineyard planted with 70% Merlot and 30% Cabernet Franc, at the foothills of the Saint-Émilion plateau. Nicolas Audebert and the wine-making team from Château Canon work with the same precision and dedication on Croix Canon, as they do the Grand Vin ... Read more
    Wine Critic Scores:
    James Suckling 93
    Neal Martin (Wine Advocate) 92

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  9. Rich, powerful red
    "This is really delicious with so much dark-berry and stone character. Full to medium body and super, integrated tannins. Bright and generous. One of the best from here. We will see if it is better than 2016 and 2015." 93-94 points. James Suckling, jamessuckling.com, April 2019... Read more

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  10. Rich, powerful red
    Clos Cantenac is a small but seductive six hectare property with carefully planted vines on an exceptional terroir of deep gravel, sand and clay over limestone situated close to the pre-historic `Megalith de Pierrefitte`. This enchanting Saint Emilion vineyard was purchased in January 2007 by Martin Krajewski, previous owner of ... Read more

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