Partner page | | | | e-boutique French English HOME HISTORY TERROIRS EXPERTISE WINES NEWS WINE TOURISM CONTACT Our terroirs DISCOVERING SAINT EMILION VINEYARDS & TERROIRS Terroirs The AOC (Appellation d’Origine Contrôlée) Saint Emilion produces wines entitled to the names Saint Emilion and Saint Emilion Grand Cru. The AOC includes some 5,400 hectares belonging to 860 winegrowers. It also encompasses several neighbouring communes: Saint-Christophe des Bardes, Saint-Etienne de Lisse, Saint-Hyppolite, Saint-Laurent des Combes, Saint-Pey d’Armens, Saint-Sulpice de Faleyrens, Vignonet, and Libourne. They all share a similar terroir unique to the Saint Emilion appellation. Saint Emilion combines several essential factors in order to produce fine wines. First and foremost is the terroir: Saint Emilion has 4 types of soil (limestone, clay-limestone, gravel, and sand), with various types of topography: slopes, valleys, plateaux, terraces, and flatlands. There is also an ideal microclimate, perfectly adapted to winegrowing and to the Merlot variety in particular. The Saint Emilion region has a temperate oceanic climate. The disparity between summer and winter temperatures is moderate and rainfall is spread relatively evenly throughout the year. The final factors in producing great wines in Saint Emilion are the expertise, experience, and attention to detail of winegrowers. Vineyards The wines of Saint Emilion are essentially made with the Merlot variety, as is the case for neighbouring appellations such as Pomerol. Although Merlot is grown in many countries around the world, it is only here, in Saint Emilion, that is expresses its true character and complexity. Merlot is a red wine variety, with small black berries. The wines have a deep, concentrated colour and a bouquet reminiscent of red fruit (among other aromas). Aromatic complexity develops over time to reveal hints of prune, forest floor, and spice. The tannin is very elegant. Merlot-based wines are often described as silky, elegant, velvety, charming, and full of finesse. In Saint Emilion, Merlot is blended predominantly with Cabernet Franc, but also Cabernet Sauvignon and, to a much lesser extent, Malbec. This blend brings out the best in Merlot, enhancing its structure, power, and aromatic complexity. Between various terroirs and blends of grape varieties, there are an infinite number of possibilities with regard to the appearance, bouquet, and taste of Saint Emilion's outstanding wines. King Louis the 14th called them "nectar of the gods", and they have made Saint Emilion famous all over the world, and through the centuries. Due to this international recognition, Saint Emilion is honour-bound to perpetuate a reputation for excellence. That is why the Conseil des Vins de Saint Emilion, the first winegrowers association in France, decided to create a classification of estates in the AOC Saint Emilion in 1954. UDP SAINT EMILION SINCE 1931, A SUSTAINABLE SUCCESS 2021 © Union de Producteurs de Saint Emilion - All rights reserved. | Création Agence web Eenov Partner page | Contact | Legacy notices Alcohol abuse is dangerous for the health. To savour in moderation. Site map HOME HISTORY WHO ARE WE ? OUR PEOPLE, OUR PROJECT YEARS OF INNOVATION TERROIRS DISCOVERING SAINT EMILION VINEYARDS & TERROIRS EXPERTISE THE ART OF WINEGROWING AN INNOVATIVE TECHNOLOGY LET'S BECOME PATNERS WINES CHATEAUX BRANDS PARTNER PAGE NEWS CONTACT Our news SEE ALL NEWS SUBSCRIBE TO UDP RSS FEEDS Union de Producteurs de Saint Emilion BP 27 - 33330 SAINT-EMILION - FRANCE Phone number : 05 57 24 70 71 - Fax : 05 57 24 65 18 Email : contact@udpse.com DIRECT SALES in the Wine Shop (near the Libourne-Bergerac road) from Monday to Saturday 10AM-12.30PM and 1:30PM-6PM. Conditions of access under conditions due to the health crisis (distribution of hydroalcoholic gel, wearing of mask/visor, number of people at the same time limited in the shop). Visits and exhibitions are suspended until further notice. Thank you for your understanding. Pour en savoir plus : www.quefairedemesdechets.fr Welcome, You must have more than 18 years old to visit this website. Are you 18 years old or above ? NO YES, I AM 18 YEARS OLD OR ABOVE