Saint- Emilion Flashcards
Where is Saint-Emilion located?
*On the right bank and east of the Dordogne River.
What are the soils of Saint-Emilion?
*Clay-limestone and sand.
On what soils are Chateau Cheval Blanc & Chateau Figeac located?
*Gravel
Name the 2 ‘Premier Grand Cru Classe A’ within Saint Emilion Clasfification?
*Chateau Figeac
*Chateau Pavie
Name 2 wines classified ‘Premier Grand Cru Classe B’ within Saint- Emilion Classification?
*Chateau Canon
*Chateau Pavie Macquin
Give an example of wine Classified as ‘Grand Cru’ within Saint Emilion Classification?
*Chateau La Croix Montalbert
*Chateau Condat
How Many Chateaux are within Saint-Emilion Classification?
*85 Chateaux in total.
*14 Premier Grand Cru Classe (2 of which Classified A)
*71 Grand Cru Classe
Describe the Classification system in Saint-Emilion?
*The Classification system is integrated within the appellation system and is reclassified every 10 years.
*Within Siant-Emilion there is separate appellation Saint Emilion Grand Cru, and within this appellation there is classification of the best Chateau from lowest to highest quality.