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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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12x 2002 Chateau Beausejour, 1er grand cru classe (B), Saint-Emilion - in timber box
Jul 17, 4:00 PM AEST
12x 2002 Chateau Beausejour, 1er grand cru classe (B), Saint-Emilion - in timber box
by Lawsons
Est: AUD1,000- AUD1,500
AUD6008 Bids
2009 Chateau Troplong Mondot, 1er grand cru classe (B), Saint-Emilion
Jul 17, 4:00 PM AEST
2009 Chateau Troplong Mondot, 1er grand cru classe (B), Saint-Emilion
by Lawsons
Est: AUD300- AUD400
AUD151 Bid
2012 Chateau Canon, 1er grand cru classe (B), Saint-Emilion
Jul 17, 4:00 PM AEST
2012 Chateau Canon, 1er grand cru classe (B), Saint-Emilion
by Lawsons
Est: AUD200- AUD300
AUD151 Bid
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3 bottles Saint-Emilion Grand Cru 2020 CHATEAU LE LOUP (FRANCE)
Jul 17, 5:00 PM EDT
3 bottles Saint-Emilion Grand Cru 2020 CHATEAU LE LOUP (FRANCE)
by Ripley Auctions
Est: $0- $0
$101 Bid
1982 Clos de l'Oratoire Saint-Émilion Grand Cru
Jul 13, 10:00 AM MST
1982 Clos de l'Oratoire Saint-Émilion Grand Cru
by R & R Auction INC
Est: $0- $0
$101 Bid
Konv. von vier roten Bordeaux-Weinen
Jul 17, 4:00 PM CEST
Konv. von vier roten Bordeaux-Weinen
by Peege Auktionshaus
Est: €0- €0
€1000 Bids
Konv. von vier französischen Rotweinen
Jul 17, 4:00 PM CEST
Konv. von vier französischen Rotweinen
by Peege Auktionshaus
Est: €0- €0
€800 Bids
4 Fl. La Gaffelière Naudes 1950
Jul 17, 4:00 PM CEST
4 Fl. La Gaffelière Naudes 1950
by Peege Auktionshaus
Est: €0- €0
€1500 Bids
Konv. von vier Bordeaux-Weinen
Jul 17, 4:00 PM CEST
Konv. von vier Bordeaux-Weinen
by Peege Auktionshaus
Est: €0- €0
€1000 Bids
Château Belair 1998 (1 bt)
Jul 10, 4:00 PM CEST
Château Belair 1998 (1 bt)
by Ansuini 1860 Auctions
Est: €70- €140
€100 Bids
1 Methusalem-Fl. Chateau Cheval Blanc 1986
Jul 17, 4:00 PM CEST
1 Methusalem-Fl. Chateau Cheval Blanc 1986
by Peege Auktionshaus
Est: €0- €0
€1,5000 Bids
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Saint-Georges-Saint Emilion 1997 CHATEAU ST. GEORGES (FRANCE)
Jul 17, 5:00 PM EDT
Saint-Georges-Saint Emilion 1997 CHATEAU ST. GEORGES (FRANCE)
by Ripley Auctions
Est: $0- $0
$200 Bids
1990 Chateau Bellevue, grand cru classe, Saint-Emilion - level at very high shoulder
Jul 17, 4:00 PM AEST
1990 Chateau Bellevue, grand cru classe, Saint-Emilion - level at very high shoulder
by Lawsons
Est: AUD120- AUD180
AUD150 Bids

Sellers Who Sell St Emilion Bordeaux


Lawsons

Lawsons

Peege Auktionshaus

Peege Auktionshaus

Ripley Auctions

Ripley Auctions

Ansuini 1860 Auctions

Ansuini 1860 Auctions