The Jurade of Saint-Émilion’s is a living reminder of the past and the village’s ongoing commitment to quality wine production. In a world where wines are often mass-produced, the Jurade ensures that the heritage, craftsmanship, and excellence that have defined Saint-Émilion for centuries continue to thrive.
Monk Émilion settled in the quaint town of Asxumbas, close to Burdigala now the center of the village of Saint-Émilion, close to Bordeaux. Here, he chose a large limestone cave as his hermitage. This sacred sanctuary is located just beneath the town’s Market Square…
The history of Saint-Émilion can be traced back to the 4th century when Decimus Magnus Ausonius, a revered Roman poet and educator, decided to retire in the verdant countryside near what was then called Burdigala, which is today’s bustling city of Bordeaux.
In 2022 a new classification was announced for the region of Saint-Émilion, causing waves and changing the face of the appellation for the following 10 years. Where wine is concerned, Bordeaux can be split into multiple regions on both sides of the Garonne river, the most notorious of which have their own classification system. The […]
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