Just a little bit less powerful than Pauillac and rustic than Saint-Estèphe, Saint-Julien wines are very aromatized. They are harmonious and well balanced red wines. Saint-Julien is the right balance between Pauillac and Margaux.

Saint-Julien has 11 Grands Crus Classés (great growths). The quality is so good in Saint-Julien, that second wines from those châteaux are very attractive.

List of Médoc Great Growths
 

Saint Julien wine information :

Appellation:	11 Grands Crus Classés Appellation Saint Julien Controlée Crus Bourgeois
Location:	At the center of Haut-Médoc
Places:	Saint Julien Beychevelle
Soil:	Gravels
Size:	900 ha (2,200 acres)
Vineyards:	26 vineyards
Production:	6.5 million bottles
Grapes in Saint Julien:	Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc
Type of wine:	Powerful red wine
Age:	10 to 15 years
Vintages: (recommended)	2005, 2003, 2000, 1998, 1995, 1990
Aromas:	Black currant Cocoa Cedar box
Food:	Lamb Game Ham Rabbit in mustard sauce
Cheese:	Edam Gouda Next: Listrac

 

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