Saint-émilion
Saint-Emilion AOC appellation is located in Bordeaux, to be precise in the Libournaise area, on the right bank of the Dordogne. It covers about 5600 hectares of vineyards, cultivated on rather heterogeneous soils, which include soils of various compositions with clays, silt, limestone, sands and alluvial pebbles. The main grape of the area is Merlot, which accounts for about 60%. The remaining 40% is basically grown with Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc. The wines of Saint-Emilion AOC are famous for their structure, which over time fades into a refined and harmonious elegance. They are red for ageing with a longevity of at least ten years.