• Larger of the two principal Right-Bank appellations

Sub-Regions

Plateau

• North and west of the town of Saint-Émilion
• Warm, well-drained #Soil/Gravel and #Soil/Limestone soils
• Wines may include more Cabernet Franc & Sauvignon

Escarpment

• South and east of the town of Saint-Émilion, with #Soil/Clay and #Soil/Limestone soils

Escarpment Foot

• Lighter, less prestigious wines
• #Soil/Sand

Style

• Blends often include Cabernet Franc