Saint Estèphe

Bordeaux Saint Estèphe appellation

This appellation is located a few kilometres north of the city of Bordeaux, in south-western France. It is part of the Médoc. TheSaint-Estèphe AOC stands out for the complexity of its terroirs and subsoils and the richness of its range of wines from different producers. In this guide, we take a look at the vineyards of this appellation and the best Bordeaux Saint-Estèphe wines

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Situation and description of the appellation Saint-Estèphe

This appellation is located in the northernmost part of the Left Bank. It adjoins the northern end of Pauillac, next to Château Lafite-Rothschild. Although Saint-Estèphe is almost the same size as Pauillac, it has very few crus in the 1855 classification. The appellation covers 1,377 hectares of vines cultivated by 136 winegrowers. These growers include 56 different châteaux. The terroir of this appellation offers slopes and elevations based on sands, clay deposits and small pebbles. The clay layers facilitate natural drainage, heat retention and grape ripening. The best terroir is located on the hill of Cos, not far from the vineyards of Château Cos d'Estournel. Moving eastwards, we come across sandier soils composed of marine limestone, with marly subsoils towards the south.

Our selection of Bordeaux Saint-Estèphe appellation wines

Because of the diversity of the terroirs and soil types, the composition of the grape varieties and the oceanic climate, there are several styles of Bordeaux Saint-Estèphe wines. Before the 1982 vintage, the best wines from this appellation had a reputation for being rustic, austere and rich in tannins, but improved winemaking methods and the addition of Merlot to the vineyards have changed all that. They are now fleshier and more concentrated, with a lingering finish. The Crus Bourgeois are also more affordable, with aromas of plum, earth and softer tannins. The appellation currently boasts 35 châteaux classified as Crus Bourgeois

-Montrose: Classified as the 2nd Grand Cru in the 1855 classification, this 95-hectare vineyard produces some of the oldest wines in the Médoc. Since 2006, it has belonged to Martin and Olivier Bouygues, owners of Bouygues Construction. The terroir lies 800 m from the Gironde estuary, facing south-east and characterised by deep soils of gravel, clay and sand. The proximity of the river ensures a climate that protects the vines from frost. The wines of Château Montrose are masculine, powerful, refined and elegant, yet firm and tannic. Round fruit lines the palate. They have good ageing potential.

-Cos d'Estournel: This château is named after its 19th-century owner, Louis-Gaspard d'Estournel. Cos d'Estournel and Montrose dominate the rankings of Bordeaux's finest wines, achieving the title of 2nd Grand Cru Classé in 1985. The 100-hectare vineyard is located on a south-facing gravel hillside just north of Laffite, at the southern end of the Saint-Estèphe appellation. The terroir is clayey with gravel, sand and limestone. Today, this vineyard owned by Michel Reybier produces some of the most sought-after wines in Bordeaux: rich, sensual, refined, powerful and elegant with supple tannins. These wines, which have a great propensity for ageing, reveal a rare intensity and aromatic richness after a few decades. Visit the dedicated page to buy this must-have wine for your cellar!

-Calon Ségur: this château is one of the rare fortified wine estates on the Left Bank. It is also known as the most northerly classified growth in the Médoc. The vineyard is located to the north of the village of Saint-Estèphe. Prior to 2014, the 55-hectare vineyard produced masculine, tannic, muscular wines, but following a change of ownership of the estate, they are beginning to adopt a new style that is softer, more feminine, more refined and riper. This improvement in the quality of the wines is due to the major investments made by the new owner in the winemaking facilities and the brand as a whole. This is reflected in the price of the wines.

-Haut Marbuzet: this château, owned by Henri Dubosq, has an exceptional terroir situated close to Château Montrose and Château Cos d'Estournel. It is made up of clay-limestone soils with gravel facing east on the Gironde. The 66 hectare vineyard produces lush, woody, opulent and fruity elite wines prior to the 1990 vintage. Younger vintages are certainly voluptuous, with lots of concentrated fruit and complex aromas, but the quality seems to have declined. Nevertheless, this wine continues to improve with a few years' bottle age.

-Phélan Ségur: This château changed owners several times until it came into the possession of Xavier Gardinier in 1985. He has undertaken renovation and restructuring work to restore it to its former glory. He also seeks to bring out the very best in the wines. The wines from this 90-hectare vineyard are fleshy, solid and well-structured, with good ageing potential. The terroir is composed of clay gravel and limestone subsoil. This expression makes it possible to obtain other types of wine that are more delicate, classic and well-balanced, with supple tannins. The wines from this estate need time to reveal their true character. They need at least 10 years of ageing before they can be enjoyed. The best vintages, on the other hand, can be kept for 15 to 20 years.

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