St. Emilion
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Chateau Angelus
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Name Chateau Angelus - 1er Grand Cru Owner De Bouard de Laforest et Fils Area under vine 23,4 ha Grape varieties 50% Merlot, 47% Cabernet Franc,
3% Cabernet SauvignonDescription Mr De Bouard de Laforest purchased the Chateau in 1960, in 1987 his cousin came on board, together tey started implementing new technologies to unite old and new. Drinking Age 4-25 years harvest Second Wine Le Carillon de L´Angelus -
Chateau Beau-Sejour Becot
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Name Chateau Beau-Sejour Becot -
1er rand Cru ClasseOwner Gerard, Dominic, Juliette Becot Area under vine 16,5 ha Grape varieties 70% Merlot 24% abernet Franc,
6% Cabernet SauvignonDescription In 1985 Michel Becot handed over the Chateau to his sons Gerardand Dominic, in 2001 Juliette Becot joined in as well. The Chateau is located in the heart of the St. Emilion appelation on the western plateau of St. Martin de Mazerat. The vines thrive on calcareous soils with fossil inclusions. Drinking Age 5-14 years after harvest Second Wine Tournelle de Beau-Sejour Becot -
Chateau Barde-Haut
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Name Chateau Barde-Haut - Grand Cru Owner Sylviane Garcin Cathiard Area under vine 17 ha Grape varieties 80% Merlot, 20% Cabernet franc Description The Chateau was bought and renovated in 2000 in order to combine modern wine production and tradition. The vines face south on calcareous clay and overlook the Dordogne valley. Drinking Age 5-20 years after harvest Second Wine Le Vallon de Barde-Haut -
Chateau Bellevue
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Name Chateau Bellevue - Grand Cru Classe Owner 50% Pradel de Lavaux and Conink Families
50% Chateau AngelusArea under vine 6,2 ha Grape varieties 80% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Franc Description Until 2007 the Chateau was the property of the families Conink and Pradel de lavaux, when Chateau Angelus took over 50%. This partial take-over was attempedalso by Maurice de Bouard de Laforestin 1938. The vineyard soils have a big clay content and are rich in magnesium and iron. Drinking Age ------- Second Wine none -
Chateau Bellevue Mondotte
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Name Chateau Bellevue Mondotte Owner Gerard and Chantal Perse Area under vine 2,5 ha Grape varieties 90% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Franc,
5% Cabernet SauvignonDescription It was under the auspices of Gerard Perse that Chateau Bellevue Mondotte turned into what it is today. All the characteristics of a great vineyard are united in this estate. Most vines are planted on calcareous and sandstone soils. Drinking Age ------- Second Wine none -
Chateau Canon La Gaffeliere
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Name Chateau Canon La Gaffeliere - Grand Cru Owner Comtes de Neippberg Area under vine 20 ha Grape varieties 55% Merlot, 40% Cabernet Franc,
5% Cabernet SauvignonDescription The Chateau is located on a southerly hillside outside the gates of medieval St. Emilion. The vines were planted in 1986 on a mixture of clay, sand and limestone which supports these expressive wines. Drinking Age 5-20 years after harvest Second Wine Cote Mignon La Gaffeliere -
Chateau Figeac
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Name Chateau Figeac - 1er Grand Cru B Owner Thierry Manoncourt Area under vine 40 ha Grape varieties 35% Cabernet Franc, 35% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot Description The Chateau changed hands several times in 19th century but today it is owed by Thierry Manoncourt. These various sales and re-sales left just 40 of the original 200 hectars of limestone, sand and gravel vineyards which are eminently suited to these grape varieties. Drinking Age 3-15 years after harvest Second Wine La Grange Neuve de Figeac -
Chateau La Gaffeliere
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Name Chateau La Gaffeliere Owner Leo de Malet Roquefort Area under vine 22 ha Grape varieties 65% Merlot, 30% Cabernet Franc,
5% Cabernet SauvignonDescription The name of the Chateau derives from a hospital and has been owned by the same family for about 400 years. The vineyards date back to Gallo-Roman times and are located on a hill between Ausonius and Pavia. Drinking Age 5-15 years after harvest Second Wine Clos La Gaffeliere -
Chateau Grand Mayne
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Name Chateau Grand Mayne - Grand Cru Classe Owner SCEV J.-P. Nony Area under vine 17 ha Grape varieties 76% Merlot, 13% Cabernet Franc,
11% Cabernet SauvignonDescription The Chateau, built between the end of the 15th and the beginning of the 16th centuries, is owned by the J.-P. Nony family. The vines are planted at the foot of a plateau in the centre of the village. The soils are composed of calcareous clay and sand. Michel Rolland has consulted for this property since 1973. Drinking Age 5-20 years after harvest Second Wine Les Plantes du Mayne -
Chateau Grand Pey Lescours
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Name Chateau Grand Pey Lescours - Grand Cru Owner Jean Marie Bouldy Area under vine 25 ha Grape varieties 70% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Sauvignon,
10% Cabernet FrancDescription The Chateau is located at the foot of St. Emilion where Jean Marie Bouldy crafts first-rate appelation Grand Cru wines. The vines are planted on stony, sandy soils that provide excellent dainage. Drinking Age 5-15 years after harvest Second Wine none -
Chateau Grand Pontet
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Name Chateau Grand Pontet - Grand Cru Classe Owner Pourquet-Becot Family Area under vine 14 ha Grape varieties 75% Merlot, 15% Cabernet Franc,
10% Cabernet SauvignonDescription Sylvie Pourquet-Becot has managed the Chateaux since 2000. The vineyards are to the west of St. Emilion. The soils are multi-layered and are composed mostly of limestone, of calcareous clay or sandy clay, always in turn. This creates a multitude of aromas and a well-structured wine. Drinking Age 5-15 years after harvest Second Wine Dauphin de Grand Pontet -
Chateau Larmande
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Name Chateau Larmande - Grand Cru Owner La Mondial Area under vine 25 ha Grape varieties 65% Merlot, 30% Cabernet Franc,
5% Cabernet SauvignonDescription The name Larmande dates back to 1585 when the eponymous village was still here. The Chateau itself was built in 1640 and has been owned by the insurance group La Mondial since 1990. The vines grow on clay, gravel and sand. Drinking Age 4-15 years after harvest Second Wine Le Cadet de Larmande -
Chateau Monbousquet
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Name Chateau Monbousquet - Grand Cru Owner Gerard and Chantal Perse Area under vine 33 ha Grape varieties 70% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Franc,
10% Cabernet SauvignonDescription Built in 1540, this Chateau got a new lease of life in 1993 when Gerard Perse took over. Located south of St. Emilion, the Chateau was renovated and the quality of the wines improved: Today this means exotic but elegant wines with a great deal of finesse. Drinking Age 3-8 years after harvest (until 1993)
5-20 years after harvest (as of 1993)Second Wine Angelique de Monbousquet -
Clos de L´Oratoire
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Name Clos de L´Oratoire - Grand Cru Owner Comtes de Neippberg Area under vine 10,32 ha Grape varieties 90% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Franc,
5% Cabernet SauvignonDescription Clos de L´Oratoire is located north-east of St. Emilion, the vines are planted on a hillside of limestone and calcareous clay mixed in some parts with sand, all of which leave their mark on grapes and wine. Drinking Age 5-15 years after harvest Second Wine none -
Chateau Pavie
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Name Chateau Pavie
1er Grand Cru ClasseOwner Gerard Perse Area under vine 32,5 ha Grape varieties 60% Merlot, 30% Cabernet Franc,
10% Cabebrnet SauvignonDescription This Chateau has held the official classification of Grand Cru Classe B since 1954. In 1998 Gerard Perse took over also this Chateau, since when the quality of the wine has increased steadily, garnering world-wide fame. Drinking Age 7-35 years after harvest
(as of 1998)Second Wine Chateau Pavie Decesse -
Chateau Quinault L´Enclos
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Name Chateau Quinault L´Enclos - Grand Cru Owner Alain and Francoise Raynaud Area under vine 20 ha Grape varieties 70% Merlot, 15% Cabernet Franc,
10% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% MalbecDescription The name of the Chateau supposedly goes back to the writer Philippe Quinault
(1635-1688), it as around that time that it was constructed but even then it was tiny. The vineyard soils of sand and gravel show traces of iron.Drinking Age 5-25 years after harvest Second Wine La Fleur Quinault -
Chateau Sansonnet
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Name Chateau Sansonnet - Grand Cru Owner Family d´Aulan Area under vine 7 ha Grape varieties 75% Merlot, 25% Cabernet Franc Description In the 19th century this Chateau belonged to the Duke of Decazes, in 1990 it was acquired by the d´Aulan family who renovated it completely. This resulted in superior wines which allowed the Chateau to once again count among the quality estates. The soils are rich in clay and limestone which is beneficial to the vines. Drinking Age 5-15 years after harvest Second Wine Lasalle -
Chateau Soutard
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Name Chateau Soutard - Grand Cru Owner La Mondial Area under vine 22 ha Grape varieties 65% Merlot, 35% Cabernet Franc Description In 2006 the insurance group La Mondial took over from the Ligneris Family. It was extremely important for La Mondial to continue in the same spirit and preserve the estate´s unique history. Claire Thomas Chenard was appointed estate manager. All parcels are vinefied separately, according to vine age terroir, grape variety and soil structure. The vines grow on a mixture of sand, clay and limestone Drinking Age 10-27 years after harvest Second Wine Clos de la Tonnelle -
Chateau La Tour de Pin Figeac
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Name Chateau La Tour de Pin Figeac - Grand Cru Owner GFA Giraud Belivier Area under vine 11 ha Grape varieties 75% Merlot, 25% Cabernet Franc, Description In 1923 the Belivier family purchased this Chateau and its vineyards. In 1972 it was handed over to the Giraud family who have been running it to this day. The soils are of sand and gravel. Drinking Age 3-8 years after harvest Second Wine La Tournelle du Pin Figeac -
Chateau Troplong Mondot
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Name Chateau Troplong-Mondot - Grand Cru Owner Christine Valette Area under vine 28 ha Grape varieties 80% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Franc,
10% Cabernet SauvignonDescription Chateau Troplong-Mondot can look back on a long history. Christine Valette ininherited the estate in 1981 when she came to the Chateau directly and stopped working as a journalist. Michel Rolland worked here as oenologist, a fact which was recognised in 2006 when the Chateau was promoted to Premier Grand Cru Classe status. The vineyard soils are of clay and limestone. Drinking Age 5-18 years after harvest Second Wine Mondot
