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Saint-Emilion Grand Cru

Saint-Emilion Grand Cru wine guide: the appellation in France, its Merlot, the red wine it makes, and what to pour it with.

Country
France
Climate
Continental
Signature grape
Merlot
Styles
red
2
Signature grapes
4
Producers listed
8
Bottles to find

Saint-Emilion Grand Cru is an appellation of Bordeaux, France.

The signature grape is Merlot, backed by Cabernet Franc.

The climate is continental.

The region is known for red wine.

Labels here fall under the Grand Cru.

Names to look for on a shelf: Chateau Angelus, Chateau Canon, Chateau Figeac and Chateau Pavie.

Climate
Continental
Styles
red

Grapes planted here.

Classifications.

  • Grand Cru

Producers worth knowing.

01 Chateau Angelus
02 Chateau Canon
03 Chateau Figeac
04 Chateau Pavie

Bottles to look for.

  • Chateau Angelus, Saint-Emilion Grand Cru, France
  • Chateau Beau-Sejour Becot, Saint-Emilion Grand Cru, France
  • Chateau Beausejour J.Duffau-Lagarrosse, Saint-Emilion Grand Cru, France
  • Chateau Belair-Monange, Saint-Emilion Grand Cru, France
  • Chateau Bellefont-Belcier, Saint-Emilion Grand Cru, France
  • Chateau Canon la Gaffeliere, Saint-Emilion Grand Cru, France
  • Chateau Canon, Saint-Emilion Grand Cru, France
  • Chateau Figeac, Saint-Emilion Grand Cru, France

Nearby regions.

Saint-Emilion Grand Cru: common questions

01.
What grapes is Saint-Emilion Grand Cru known for?
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Merlot is the signature grape of Saint-Emilion Grand Cru. Cabernet Franc are also planted here.
02.
What kind of wine does Saint-Emilion Grand Cru make?
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Saint-Emilion Grand Cru produces red wine.
03.
Where is Saint-Emilion Grand Cru?
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You will find Saint-Emilion Grand Cru in France, where it is an appellation.

More from here: every wine region in France, or the wider Bordeaux guide.

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