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Saint-Julien
Saint-Julien lies between Pauillac and Margaux on the left bank of the Gironde. Saint-Julien is the smallest of the four great Médoc appellations, yet almost its entire area is classified. The wines are often described as the middle ground between the power of Pauillac and the finesse of Margaux.
Our range includes wines from Saint-Julien by producers including Léoville Las Cases, Léoville Barton, Léoville Poyferré, Ducru-Beaucaillou, Beychevelle and Gruaud Larose. If you would like to explore Bordeaux further, you will also find Pauillac, Saint-Émilion and Pomerol in our range.
Grapes and style
Saint-Julien makes red wines based on cabernet sauvignon, often combined with merlot and smaller proportions of cabernet franc and petit verdot. The style lies between the power of Pauillac and the elegance of Margaux.
The wines are balanced and harmonious, with aromas of blackcurrant, cedar, tobacco and spice. The tannins are firm but fine, so the wines show both power and refinement.
Location and soil
Saint-Julien is a compact commune in the Médoc and lies on the left bank of the Gironde, between Pauillac and Margaux. Almost all the vineyards are in the hands of large estates, and few plots are used for anything else.
The soil consists of gravel banks on a subsoil of clay and sand. This free-draining ground, close to the river, ensures even ripening. The proximity of the water tempers the climate and reduces the risk of frost.
Classification and rules
Saint-Julien is a communal appellation in its own right with its own rules. A strikingly large proportion of the estates are included in the historic classification of the Médoc wines, in which the best châteaux are ranked as Cru Classé.
This means that the appellation has a relatively large number of classified houses and few simple wines. The name Saint-Julien on the label therefore often stands for a consistent level of quality.
Ageing and serving
Wines from Saint-Julien have good ageing potential and often gain finesse for years. Over time, notes of cedar, tobacco, leather and dried fruit appear.
Serve at 16 to 18 °C and decant young wines for one to two hours. The wine pairs well with lamb, beef, roast poultry and cheese.
Producers in our range
These producers feature in our Saint-Julien range: Léoville Las Cases, Léoville Barton, Léoville Poyferré, Ducru-Beaucaillou, Beychevelle, Gruaud Larose, Lagrange, Talbot, Branaire-Ducru, Langoa Barton, Saint-Pierre, Gloria, Du Glana and Terrey-Gros-Cailloux.
Second wines
Our range also includes second wines: Clos du Marquis and Le Petit Lion du Marquis de Las Cases from Léoville Las Cases, Duluc de Branaire-Ducru, and Moulin Riche from Léoville Poyferré.
More from Bordeaux
You will find more wines from Bordeaux under Pauillac, Saint-Émilion, Pomerol, Margaux, Sauternes, Saint-Estèphe, Pessac-Léognan and Haut-Médoc.