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St.-Émilion

Saint-Émilion is on the east side of the Dordogne River. At 13,400 acres it is one of Bordeaux’s largest appellations, and perhaps its most picturesque. It is also home to what has been called “the garagiste” movement of upstart, tradition-defying winemakers who produce artisanal wines in styles that are unconventional for the appellation. The village of Saint-Émilion dates from the middle ages and it sits on low hills, surrounded by ancient walls. Like its neighbor Pomerol, Saint-Émilion was not included in the famous Bordeaux classification system of 1855. But a century later a ranking system was put in place, and unlike the classification system for the Medoc, the Saint-Émilion system is reviewed every ten years, meaning that estates can be upgraded or downgraded. There are three rankings: Grand Cru Classé, Premier Grand Cru Classé B and Premier Grand Cru Classé A, with the final ranking being the best. Such legendary Saint-Émilion estates as Châteaux Ausone and Cheval-Blanc are Premier Grand Cru Classé A, along with Châteaux Pavie and Angélus, both added to the classification in 2012. Wines in this appellation are primarily Merlot, mixed with Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon.

1997 Château Pavie

1996 Château Troplong-Mondot

Light label condition issue

1966 Château Ausone

Light capsule condition issue; lightly depressed cork; mid shoulder fill; label condition issue

1971 Château Magdelaine

Light capsule condition issue; top shoulder fill; light label condition issue

12 available
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1971 Château Magdelaine

Light capsule condition issue; very top shoulder fill; light label condition issue

4 available
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1971 Château Magdelaine

Light capsule condition issue; mid shoulder fill; light label condition issue

3 available
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1971 Château Magdelaine

Light capsule condition issue; lightly depressed cork; very top shoulder fill; light label condition issue

1974 Château Magdelaine

Light capsule condition issue; top shoulder fill; light label condition issue

5 available
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2020 Château La Gaffeliere

3 available
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2020 Château La Gaffeliere

Light capsule condition issue

2014 Vieux Chateau Mazerat

3 available
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2014 Vieux Chateau Mazerat

Light label condition issue

1983 Château L'Arrosee

Capsule condition issue; light signs of past seepage; very top shoulder fill; label condition issue

2006 Château L'Arrosee

2 available
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2006 Château L'Arrosee

Lightly depressed cork

1985 Chateau Beausejour (St. Emilion)

Capsule condition issue; lightly depressed cork; base neck fill; label condition issue

1999 Château Rol Valentin

Light capsule condition issue; light label condition issue

1971 Château Haut-Corbin

Light capsule condition issue; lightly depressed cork; signs of past seepage; top shoulder fill; light label condition issue

2016 Rarecat St. Emilion

17 available
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2016 Rarecat St. Emilion

Lightly elevated cork

2007 Château Dassault

Light capsule condition issue

2 available
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2014 Château Tourans

2010 Château La Haute Rouchonne

Light label condition issue

1990 Chateau Prince Noir

Lightly elevated cork; label condition issue

2003 Château Bellefont Belcier

Label condition issue

JR  16