Saint-Julien second growth known as the 'super second' of the appellation. 97 hectares with the famous walled Grand Clos enclos; Delon family ownership.
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)
Address: Chateau Leoville-Las Cases, 33250 Saint-Julien-Beychevelle, France, Bordeaux
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, 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 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 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)
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)
Pessac-Leognan Cru Classe de Graves owned by the Cathiards since 1990. 67 hectares including white wine production; Les Sources de Caudalie luxury spa resort on-site.
Tasting: Les Sources de Caudalie hotel with Vinothérapie Spa and Michelin-starred restaurant; open to hotel guests and visitors.
Signature wines: smith-haut-lafitte-rouge, smith-haut-lafitte-blanc
Scores: Wine Advocate 97 (2018), James Suckling 98 (2019)
