Traditionally, Saint-Emilion wines, as in the rest of the Bordeaux region, are made from a combination of three different types of vine: Merlot, Cabernet-Franc and Cabernet-Sauvignon.

In this case, argilo-calcareous soils and a few areas of gravel mean that historically, Merlot reins supreme in the Libourne area tradition, accompanied by Cabernet-Franc.

Merlot

It represents 60 % of the appellation.
It is an early-fruiting type of vine that appreciates fresh, damp soils with a clayey texture. It ripens earlier and brings colour to the wine, a good aromatic complexity as well as suppleness and fullness.

Cabernet-Franc

It represents 30 % of the appellation's plantation.
Not as precocious as the Merlot, it is assigned on chalky ground. It brings a subtle, lightly spiced aroma, a freshness, and a technical structure that affords a sound aptitude for aging to the wine.

Cabernet-Sauvignon

It represents 10 % of the appellation's plantation.
It is a late-fruiting type of vine particularly adapted to argilo-calcareous soils well exposed to the sun. It brings a spicy touch, complexes and a tannic richness to tile wine that affords it a long life.