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Venture into the heart of this unique wine region, with this site dedicated exclusively to the wines of Saint-Emilion, Saint-Emilion Grand Cru, Lussac Saint-Emilion and Puisseguin Saint-Emilion. Imagine a landscape of breath-taking beauty and diversity, add in an exceptional historical heritage and top it off with the world’s most precious vines... Welcome to Saint-Emilion.
Hommes du vin
Philippe Etchebest
Hostellerie de Plaisance, Saint-Emilion. The name “Hostellerie de Plaisance” aptly refers to the sheer pleasure of sitting on its terrace nestling above the very centre of the medieval town of Saint-Emilion and from this exclusive vantage point, contemplating the interlocking rooftops out to the vines that stretch as far as the eye can see.
Gastronomy and Gourmets
Sautéed chicken with Morello cherries and almonds
A recipe to accompany a Saint Emilion wine, suggested by Alain Dutournier of top Paris restaurant "Le Carré des Feuillants".
An easy recipe to impress connoisseurs, with just a few cherries, almonds and a dash of Kirsch.
Whip up a fresh, fruity dish in just 45 minutes.
- 7th Philosophia Festival in Saint-Emilion 2013 May 24 - 26 , 2013
- The Saint-Emilion Jurade Gala Dinner opens Vinexpo 2013 June 15 2013
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Choosing and preserving a Saint-Emilion
Choosing a bottle of Saint-Emilion wine is an extraordinary adventure!
To leave nothing to chance, one major element must be considered: bottles are best stored horizontally, allowing the wine to enter into contact with the cork.
Julien Rougier: A passion for wine
Since then Julien Rougier has never lost his passion for wine, and his fervour and expertise now find their outlet in his specialist wine boutique in Martignas sur Jalle near Bordeaux. He also has a special attachment to the wines of Saint-Emilion…
Crostini with bacon and bleu d'Auvergne
A simple pleasure and good products to accompany your drinks!
This recipe for crostini with bacon blue of Auvergne, trend and done in a few minutes, will meet with a wonderful wine from St. Emilion.
Hubert de Boüard, First Jurat
Hubert de Boüard is one of the Saint-Emilion dignitaries. He is co-owner of Château Angélus and heads the Jurade, the authority established in the 12th century that has become the ambassador of Saint-Emilion wines.
The quality of Saint-Emilion wines
Saint-Emilion was the first region to implement a system of quality control by tasting, as early as 1950.
Nowadays, the Saint-Emilion appellations are equipped with a variety of tools to guarantee the quality of the wines which reach the consumer.
Jean-François Quenin, President of the Saint-Emilion Wine Council
Jean-François Quenin owns an estate in Saint-Emilion, but was not born there. He never played in the school sandpit, but recognises that it was easy to be adopted by the locals.
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A wine region recognised as a UNESCO World Heritage Site
In December 1999 the Saint-Emilion wine region was officially recognised as a UNESCO World Heritage site, as a landscape of cultural significance. The UNESCO citation acknowledges the exceptional universal...
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Julien Rougier: A passion for wine
Since then Julien Rougier has never lost his passion for wine, and his fervour and expertise now find their outlet in his specialist wine boutique in Martignas sur Jalle...
