Saint-Julien

Saint-Julien is an appellation of Bordeaux, France.

The signature grape is Cabernet Sauvignon, backed by Merlot and Cabernet Franc.

The ground underneath is clay and gravel.

The climate is maritime/oceanic.

The vineyards themselves read as estuarine.

Red wine is what the region is known for, and in the glass it shows full-bodied with deep fruit flavors, rich tannins and significant aging potential.

Labels here fall under the 1855 Classed Growths.

Names to look for on a shelf: Chateau Ducru-Beaucaillou, Chateau Gruaud-Larose, Chateau Léoville-Las Cases and Chateau Léoville-Poyferré.

At the table these bottles work with beef, lamb and game.

Serve at 15 to 18°C.

Keeps for 10 to 20 years.

In the glass.

Red: Full-bodied with deep fruit flavors, Rich tannins, Significant aging potential.

Grapes planted here.

Classifications.

• 1855 Classed Growths

Producers worth knowing.

Bottles to look for.

• Chateau Beychevelle 'Amiral de Beychevelle', Saint-Julien, France
• Chateau Beychevelle, Saint-Julien, France
• Chateau Branaire-Ducru, Saint-Julien, France
• Chateau du Glana, Saint-Julien, France
• Chateau Ducru-Beaucaillou 'La Croix de Beaucaillou', Saint-Julien, France
• Chateau Ducru-Beaucaillou, Saint-Julien, France
• Chateau Gloria, Saint-Julien, France
• Chateau Gruaud-Larose 'Sarget de Gruaud-Larose', Saint-Julien, France

At the table.

• beef
• lamb
• game

Serving and cellaring.

• Serve at 15 to 18°C.
• Keeps for 10 to 20 years.

Nearby regions.

Saint-Julien: common questions

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