The Top 10 Wineries in Saint Emilion, Gironde

Fresh reviews:

It’s not often that I drink a wine that is older than me. I generally can’t afford one, especially when it comes from a Premier Grand Cru Classe. But if it’s ever offered to you, you have to jump at the chance. My friend’s bday party had a 1967 Château Troplong Mondot brought by her father. Wow. Talk about the…

Kim N.

Château Troplong Mondot

Emilie, our guide, was wonderful today at Château Beausejour-Becot. I contacted her in advance and was able book a 4PM appointment. The tasting was 12 euros for their 2007 and 2011’s vintage; free if you purchase any wine. Luckily, there was a professional tasting earlier in the day, which led us to also taste…

Jen H.

Château Beau-Séjour Bécot

By now a classic among St. Emilion enthusiasts, the Figeac creates stunningly sumptuous and harmonic miracles in good vintages.The 1998 is legendary. Figeac is one of the investment wines, making it possible to auction for older vintages like the 1998.

Martin V.

Chateau Figeac

Château Angelus was the final château stop of the wife and my tour of Bordeaux. Tours were by appointment only and our tour was given to us by one of the château owners, Jean-Bernard Grenié. A Premier Grand Cru Classé (A) château from the Saint-Émilion appellation, Angelus trailed only Château d’Yquem as the…

Gregg M.

Château Angelus

Everything in France is so old but looks like it came straight out of an old movie set! Le Cordeliers is a perfect spot for you to get exposed to Bordeaux wine. Most of the wineries here offer a soft and subtle body to their wines rather than a stronger more in depth one. The cobble stone roads are filled with…

Liz N.

Les Cordeliers

Château La Gaffeliere is 1 of 14 wineries that’s classified Premier Grand Cru Classe in St Emilion, France. The classification is renewed every 10 years; unlike the West Bank that was classified in 1855 w/o any renewal.If you would like a visit and do a tasting, it is required to call or email ahead for an…