St-Emilion is home to some of Bordeaux’ most famous chateaux, including Cheval Blanc and Ausone. Before voluntarily leaving the classification system, the two chateaux make up the prestigious “Premiers grand crus classe A”. Several wines from St-Emilion are prized for their collectability and ageing potential.
St-Emilion: Cellar-Worthy Vintages
Home to Many Famous Chateaux
- Located in the eastern Libournais district of Bordeaux, St-Emilion is one of the most famous appellations in the world.
- St-Emilion is important due to three key factors; its rich history, vast footprint under vine, and quality production.
- FTWC has hundreds of collectable St-Emilion bottles on offer, including wines from Chateau Cheval Blanc, Chateau Angelus, Chateau Ausone, and Chateau Pavie.
Profound Vintages
- This curated list highlights wines from some of the most acclaimed vintages in recent years.Optimal weather conditions yielded magnificent wines as a result.
- The wines featured in this list are examples from the regions’ most famed and revered producers. Although these wines will need time and care in the cellar to develop and mature, they are some of the most coveted products from the region.
- Moreover, these fine wines will continue to grow in value as the wine evolves in bottle.
Vintage Ratings*
2009: 96 pts.
- Rich and powerful, yet round and friendly, with velvety texture and loads of fruit.
2010: 98 pts.
- Dry but not warm season led to powerful wines. Merlot sports slightly higher alcohols; Cabernet Franc excelled. St.-Emilion superb.
2015: 97 pts.
- Extremely warm and dry growing season favored the Right Bank's clay and limestone soils. St.-Emilion the sweet spot.
2016: 94 pts.
- Same pattern as Left Bank, with rainy start, dry finish. Clay-based soils weathered the dry period best, limestone also strong. A very homogenous vintage.
* Per Wine Spectator
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Notes.
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1. Collectible Bordeaux
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2. A Rich and Updated History
St-Emilion began the international wine trade in the 13th century. Centuries of trade have made St-Emilion the most organized appellation in Bordeaux.
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3. Classic yet Modern
In 2019, the St-Emilion AOC made it appellation law mandating all producers and growers practice sustainable vineyard farming techniques. St-Emilion was the first leading appellation in Bordeaux to do so.
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4. Quality and Quantity
A large appellation of roughly 5500 hectares under vine, St-Emilion’s clay and limestone soils produce fine Merlot and Cabernet Franc. More than 800 producers and growers occupy St-Emilion’s vast area.
Curated Wine List
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