Merlot has become the king grape variety of the Libourne wine-growing area.

It prospers in most of the planet's wine-producing countries, but no one can deny that it is Bordeaux that expresses to the fullest its complexity and typicity.

It is rich in alcohol.

To continue to produce what are truly great wines, its yield has to be controlled.

When the product of loving care and attention, it creates silky, light and supple, velvety wines, brimming with charm and finesse.

The two Cabernets, Franc and Sauvignon, are the traditional complements of Merlot in Saint Emilion.

They are known for lending wine a certain elegance and great aromatic persistence.

Little Verdot only occupies a few rows.

This is a late and very fragile variety, potentially rich in colour and tannins.

Malbec, also known as Pressac, is also in the minority although less so than little verdot.

But beyond the grape variety, the Saint Emilion wine-growing region produces "vins de terroir".