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St Emilion Bordeaux

Travelers to Saint Émilion, a Romanesque village in Bordeaux’s right bank 20 miles from Bordeaux’s center, fall in love with its ancient, medieval charm, including its limestone buildings and a famous almond macaroon. Even the vineyards are UNESCO World Heritage sites.

Grapes grown here are mostly Merlot and Cabernet Franc, as well as Cabernet Sauvignon. Only four wines from this region are classified as "Premiers grands crus classes A": Château Cheval Blanc, Château Ausone, Château Angelus, and Château Pavie. In addition, there are quite a few Grand Cru vineyards, which date back as early as the 2nd century.

Despite being left out of the 1855 Bordeaux Classification, and instead classified in 1955, wines from this region have been strong for decades, if not centuries, and do well at auction. Among the producers are Troplong Mondot, Château Cheval, and Château Ausone; the latter two can sell at auction for around $1,500-$2,000 a bottle.


Quick Facts

  • In terms of aging, many Saint Émilion are ready to drink now yet will also evolve after 10 years, some as little as three or four years
  • Saint Émilion was once referred to as Libourne, which was destroyed in the Hundred Years War
  • There continues to be tension in this appellation as many wineries remain angry about being demoted during the 1955 classification

Recommended Items at Auction

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2 Château Cheval Blanc - GCC Saint -Emilion 2019 bottles.
Jun 01, 2:00 PM CEST
2 Château Cheval Blanc - GCC Saint -Emilion 2019 bottles.
by Auctie's
Est: €900- €1,200
€9000 Bids
Château Ausone 2012
Jun 01, 2:00 PM CST
Château Ausone 2012
by Ravenel
Est: NT$110,000- NT$150,000
NT$85,0000 Bids
Chapelle d'Ausone 2010
Jun 01, 2:00 PM CST
Chapelle d'Ausone 2010
by Ravenel
Est: NT$100,000- NT$140,000
NT$80,0000 Bids
Château Pavie 2010
Jun 01, 2:00 PM CST
Château Pavie 2010
by Ravenel
Est: NT$60,000- NT$80,000
NT$48,0000 Bids
Château Cheval Blanc 2000
Jun 01, 2:00 PM CST
Château Cheval Blanc 2000
by Ravenel
Est: NT$46,000- NT$60,000
NT$36,0000 Bids
Château Cheval Blanc 2006
Jun 01, 2:00 PM CST
Château Cheval Blanc 2006
by Ravenel
Est: NT$120,000- NT$160,000
NT$95,0000 Bids
Château Ausone 2000
Jun 01, 2:00 PM CST
Château Ausone 2000
by Ravenel
Est: NT$420,000- NT$500,000
NT$320,0000 Bids
2 bouteilles Château Ausone 1964
Jun 06, 4:00 PM CEST
2 bouteilles Château Ausone 1964
by Maurice Auction
Est: €500- €700
€2400 Bids
1 Magnum Château Cheval Blanc 1970
Jun 06, 4:00 PM CEST
1 Magnum Château Cheval Blanc 1970
by Maurice Auction
Est: €300- €400
€1400 Bids
12 bouteilles Château Cheval Blanc 1985
Jun 06, 4:00 PM CEST
12 bouteilles Château Cheval Blanc 1985
by Maurice Auction
Est: €4,500- €5,500
€2,2000 Bids
12 bouteilles Château Cheval Blanc 1985
Jun 06, 4:00 PM CEST
12 bouteilles Château Cheval Blanc 1985
by Maurice Auction
Est: €4,500- €5,500
€2,2000 Bids
6 bouteilles Château Cheval Blanc 1985
Jun 06, 4:00 PM CEST
6 bouteilles Château Cheval Blanc 1985
by Maurice Auction
Est: €2,200- €2,800
€1,1000 Bids
3 bouteilles Château Cheval Blanc 1985
Jun 06, 4:00 PM CEST
3 bouteilles Château Cheval Blanc 1985
by Maurice Auction
Est: €1,100- €1,400
€5500 Bids
6 bouteilles Château Cheval Blanc 1988
Jun 06, 4:00 PM CEST
6 bouteilles Château Cheval Blanc 1988
by Maurice Auction
Est: €1,600- €2,400
€8000 Bids
6 bouteilles Château Cheval Blanc 1985
Jun 06, 4:00 PM CEST
6 bouteilles Château Cheval Blanc 1985
by Maurice Auction
Est: €2,200- €2,800
€1,1000 Bids
3 Flaschen Chateau Ausone
Jun 01, 9:00 AM CEST
3 Flaschen Chateau Ausone
by Auktionshaus Zofingen
Est: CHF440- CHF550
CHF4400 Bids
9 Flaschen Chateau Canon 1981
Jun 01, 9:00 AM CEST
9 Flaschen Chateau Canon 1981
by Auktionshaus Zofingen
Est: CHF288- CHF360
CHF2800 Bids
1959 Chateau Cheval Blanc 1er Cru Classe, Saint- Emilion
Jun 06, 12:00 PM BST
1959 Chateau Cheval Blanc 1er Cru Classe, Saint- Emilion
by Dreweatts 1759 Fine Sales
Est: £400- £600
£4000 Bids
1989 Chateau Canon Premier Grand Cru Classe B, Saint-Emilion Grand Cru
Jun 06, 12:00 PM BST
1989 Chateau Canon Premier Grand Cru Classe B, Saint-Emilion Grand Cru
by Dreweatts 1759 Fine Sales
Est: £1,100- £1,300
£1,0000 Bids
1989 Chateau Picau-Bellevue, Saint-Emilion
Jun 06, 12:00 PM BST
1989 Chateau Picau-Bellevue, Saint-Emilion
by Dreweatts 1759 Fine Sales
Est: £90- £130
£800 Bids
1990 Top Classed Growth Mixed Case
Jun 06, 12:00 PM BST
1990 Top Classed Growth Mixed Case
by Dreweatts 1759 Fine Sales
Est: £1,600- £2,000
£1,5000 Bids
2004 Chateau Teyssier, Saint-Emilion Grand Cru
Jun 06, 12:00 PM BST
2004 Chateau Teyssier, Saint-Emilion Grand Cru
by Dreweatts 1759 Fine Sales
Est: £120- £180
£1100 Bids
2005 Chateau St. Georges, Saint-Georges-Saint-Emilion
Jun 06, 12:00 PM BST
2005 Chateau St. Georges, Saint-Georges-Saint-Emilion
by Dreweatts 1759 Fine Sales
Est: £180- £260
£1800 Bids

Sellers Who Sell St Emilion Bordeaux


Dreweatts 1759 Fine Sales

Dreweatts 1759 Fine Sales

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Maurice Auction

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Tate Ward Auctions

Ravenel

Ravenel