Saint-Estèphe wine appellation
Saint-Estèphe wine appellation

Saint-Estèphe Appellation

Corresponding to the commune of Saint-Estèphe in the north of Bordeaux, with the exception of a few parcels within the Pauillac appellation, this appellation area is the northernmost of the 6 communal appellations of the Haut-Médoc. It is separated from Pauillac by a simple stream. It has a great diversity of soils including a terroir formed of slightly more clayey gravels than in the other southern appellations. The mark of the terroir is found in the solid and powerful character of the wines, which present higher acidity, more intense color and strong tannin structure. Excellent aging wines, Saint-Estèphe wines become rounder with time, and the austerity of their youth fades to give way to roundness and finesse. The appellation includes five classified growths (2 second classified growths, 1 third classified growth, 1 fourth classified growth, 1 fifth classified growth) and a large proportion of crus bourgeois, some of which can rival the classified growths in quality and reputation (see our article 'Classified Growths of the Médoc')

Area: 1250 ha / Soils: clay-limestone, sandy-gravelly and marine limestone resting on oyster marls / Grape varieties: Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Petit Verdot / Aging potential: 10 to 20 years (much longer for certain growths and vintages).

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The Châteaux of the appellation are the following: Château Cos d'Estournel, Château Montrose, Château Lartigue, Château Calon Segur, Château Phelan Segur, Château Lafon Rochet, Château de Marbuzet, Château Moulin de Pez, Château Meyney, Château Haut Marbuzet,...

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