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Saint
Emilion
Saint-Emilion is
the oldest wine area of the Bordeaux region. The
UNESCO organization recognized the great terroir
of Saint Emilion and put the site on the World
Heritage List (see Dec 2, 1999 report).
Saint
Emilion wines are considered the most robust
of the Bordeaux. They are generous, very colored,
and reach their maturity quicker than other
red Bordeaux.
The
classification in St-Emilion is complex. Do not
confuse St.-Emilion-Grand-Cru and St.-Emilion-Grand-Cru-Classé fewer
and much better.
Here
is the list of Saint-Emilion
Great Growths.
Saint
Emilion wine information :
| Appellation: |
Saint
Emilion Grand Cru Classé
Appellation
Saint Emilion Grand Cru Controlée
Appellation
Saint Emilion Controlée |
| Location: |
Dordogne
valley |
| Places: |
Saint
Emilion and 8 villages around |
| Soil: |
Limestone
Clayey-limestone
Gravels (in Cheval Blanc) |
| Size: |
5,500
ha (13,600 acres) |
| Production: |
36 million
bottles
Only red wine |
| Grapes: |
Merlot,
Cabernet Franc |
| Type
of wine: |
Full-body
red wine |
| Best
age for a Saint Emilion Wine: |
Saint-Emilion
AOC: 3 to 8 years
Saint-Emilion Grand Cru: 5 to 12
years
Saint-Emilion Grand Cru Classé:
15 to 25 years and more |
Vintages:
(recommended) |
2005,
2003, 2000, 1998, 1995, 1990, 1989, 1982 |
| Aromas: |
Truffles
Toasted bread
Cooked red fruits |
| Saint
Emilion and Food: |
Mushrooms
Bird game
Salmon
Sauerkraut
Spare ribs
Roasted lamb |
Saint
Emilion and Cheese:
|
Cantal
Comté
Ossau-Iraty
Reblochon
Tomme
de Savoie
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