FFW 2021 Wine Catalogue

BORDEAUX RIGHTBANK

St. Émilion It is the largest of themajor Bordeaux areas, larger even than the four main left bank communes combined, and the town at the centre the prettiest. It is flanked by limestone cliffs that are home to some of the best producers, such as Ausone. While the commune is large, there is a core group of extremely high-quality producers. It has its classification, first announced in 1955 and re-classified roughly every decade. Merlot is king in St Emilion, but with Cabernet playing an ever-greater part. Indeed, some of the greatest Chateaux such as Vieux Chateau Certain & Cheval Blanc champion Cabernet Franc and it undoubtedly adds a violet & peppery quality to the wines.

ST. ÉMILION

KEY CHÂTEAUX Cheval Blanc, L’Angelus, Ausone, Canon and Pavie-Macquin

AREA UNDER VINE 5,400ha

SOIL TYPE Limestone

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