Saint- Emilion

Question 1

Where is Saint-Emilion located?

Answer 1

*On the right bank and east of the Dordogne River.

Question 2

What are the soils of Saint-Emilion?

Answer 2

*Clay-limestone and sand.

Question 3

On what soils are Chateau Cheval Blanc & Chateau Figeac located?

Answer 3

*Gravel

Question 4

Name the 2 ‘Premier Grand Cru Classe A’ within Saint Emilion Clasfification?

Answer 4

*Chateau Figeac
*Chateau Pavie

Question 5

Name 2 wines classified ‘Premier Grand Cru Classe B’ within Saint- Emilion Classification?

Answer 5

*Chateau Canon
*Chateau Pavie Macquin

Question 6

Give an example of wine Classified as ‘Grand Cru’ within Saint Emilion Classification?

Answer 6

*Chateau La Croix Montalbert

*Chateau Condat

Question 7

How Many Chateaux are within Saint-Emilion Classification?

Answer 7

*85 Chateaux in total.
*14 Premier Grand Cru Classe (2 of which Classified A)
*71 Grand Cru Classe

Question 8

Describe the Classification system in Saint-Emilion?

Answer 8

*The Classification system is integrated within the appellation system and is reclassified every 10 years.
*Within Siant-Emilion there is separate appellation Saint Emilion Grand Cru, and within this appellation there is classification of the best Chateau from lowest to highest quality.