St-Estèphe AOC

The northernmost and one of the most prestigious appellations of the Médoc region, located on the left bank of the Gironde River, just a few kilometers north of Pauillac.
It is a part of Bordeaux where power and structure meet remarkable longevity — wines here are born from deep gravel and clay soils whose minerality gives them a distinctive character.

The appellation was officially established in 1936, though winemaking traditions date back to the 17th century, when Bordeaux began to gain fame as a prestigious wine supplier to England.
Today, Saint-Estèphe covers around 1,200 hectares of vineyards and is home to over sixty estates, including the legendary Château Cos d’Estournel, Château Montrose, Château Calon-Ségur, and Château Lafon-Rochet.

The climate is slightly cooler than in the southern Médoc, and the soil — a thick layer of gravel over clay — causes grapes to ripen more slowly. This results in wines with higher acidity, firm tannins, and exceptional aging potential, capable of developing gracefully for decades.

The dominant variety is ‘Cabernet Sauvignon’, often blended with ‘Merlot’, ‘Cabernet Franc’, ‘Petit Verdot’, or ‘Malbec’.
This composition creates deeply concentrated wines with aromas of blackcurrant, cedar, smoke, spices, and earthy undertones.

On the palate, they show structure, power, and a long finish. When young, the wines are firm and intense, but with time they evolve into rich, velvety, and complex expressions, maintaining their hallmark Bordeaux elegance.