Deuxieme Cru Classe (1855 classification)Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot97 haFounded 1826Delon familyWinemaker Dominique DepondSaint-Julien AOC
Saint-Julien second growth known as the 'super second' of the appellation. 97 hectares with the famous walled Grand Clos enclos; Delon family ownership.
Tasting: By appointment for professionals.
Signature wines: grand-vin-de-leoville-du-marquis-de-las-cases, clos-du-marquis, le-petit-lion-du-marquis-de-las-cases
Scores: Wine Advocate 100 (2010), Wine Spectator 99 (2016)
Saint-Emilion Grand Cru (withdrew from Premier Grand Cru Classe A in 2022)Merlot, Cabernet Franc27 haFounded 1782Bouard de Laforest family (Stephanie de Bouard-Rivoal)Winemaker Stephanie de Bouard-RivoalBiodynamic PracticingECOCERTSaint-Emilion Grand Cru AOC
Iconic Saint-Emilion estate known for its bell-tower icon. 27 hectares of Merlot-Cabernet Franc; organic certified; withdrew from 2022 classification; Stephanie de Bouard-Rivoal leads.
Tasting: Visits available by appointment.
Signature wines: chateau-angelus, le-carillon-de-langelus
Scores: Wine Advocate 100 (2012), James Suckling 100 (2016)
Saint-Emilion Premier Grand Cru Classe A (2022 classification)Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon37 haFounded 1998Gerard and Chantal PerseWinemaker Nicolas LabenneSaint-Emilion Grand Cru AOC
Saint-Emilion Premier Grand Cru Classe A, 37 hectares on the famous Pavie hill. Gerard Perse owner; Hotel de Pavie on-site features chef Yannick Alleno Michelin-starred restaurant.
Tasting: Hotel de Pavie on-site with two Michelin-starred restaurant.
Signature wines: chateau-pavie, aromes-de-pavie
Scores: Wine Advocate 100 (2000), James Suckling 100 (2015)
Saint-Emilion Premier Grand Cru Classe B (2022 classification)Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon33 haFounded 1820SCOR (French reinsurance group; acquired July 2017)Winemaker Aymeric de Gironde (estate director since 2018)ECOCERTSaint-Emilion Grand Cru AOC
Saint-Emilion Premier Grand Cru Classe B on the highest hill of the appellation. 33 hectares, organic certified; The Keys boutique hotel with Michelin restaurant Les Belles Perdrix on-site.
Tasting: The Keys hotel with Michelin-starred restaurant Les Belles Perdrix on-site.
Signature wines: chateau-troplong-mondot, mondot
Scores: Wine Advocate 98 (2015), James Suckling 99 (2016)
Saint-Emilion Premier Grand Cru Classe B (2022 classification)Merlot, Cabernet Franc22 haFounded 1760Chanel SAS (Wertheimer family)Winemaker Nicolas AudebertECOCERTSaint-Emilion Grand Cru AOC
Saint-Emilion Premier Grand Cru Classe B owned by Chanel SAS since 1996. 22 hectares with limestone plateau parcels; organic certified; Nicolas Audebert director.
Tasting: By appointment only.
Signature wines: chateau-canon, croix-canon
Scores: Wine Advocate 98 (2016), James Suckling 98 (2019)
Cru Classe de Graves (1953 classification)Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot, Semillon, Sauvignon Blanc32 haFounded 1300Bernard MagrezWinemaker Frederic BonnetPessac-Léognan AOC
Pessac-Leognan Cru Classe de Graves with origins traced to 1300. 32 hectares; Bernard Magrez owner; truffle-enhanced restaurant and botanical gardens featuring a 1,000-year-old olive tree.
Tasting: Hotel and restaurant on-site; visits and tastings available.
Signature wines: pape-clement-rouge, pape-clement-blanc
Scores: Wine Advocate 96 (2016), James Suckling 97 (2018)