Saint-Georges-Saint-Emilion

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The Saint-Georges-Saint-Émilion wine-growing region is located in the Gironde department and is part of the Bordeaux wine-growing region . The appellation, which has had the status of an Appellation d'Origine Contrôlée (AOC for short) since November 14, 1936 , is located northeast of the Saint-Émilion area , only separated by the small stream of the Barbanne . Otherwise, the appellation is surrounded by the Montagne-Saint-Émilion wine-growing region. In addition to Puisseguin-Saint-Émilion , Lussac-Saint-Émilion and Montagne-Saint-Émilion , it is one of the four satellite regions that are allowed to use the name Saint-Émilion in the name. Approx. 192 hectares (as of 2005) of vineyards, which are distributed within the hamlet of Saint-Georges in the municipality of Montagne , annually produce approx. 10,000 hectoliters of red wine . In 2005, 9333 hectoliters of wine were produced.

The red wine is mainly from the grape variety Merlot grapes. Their share in the blend is 60–95%, with the mean value in the appellation being 75%. This is followed by the Cabernet Franc (10–20%) and Cabernet Sauvignon varieties . The Malbec variety , which is also called Pressac here, is permitted, but of little importance . The harvest restriction is 45 hectoliters / hectare, a value that has been clearly exceeded for years at around 58 hectoliters / hectare. The Most must before fermentation over a minimum sugar content of 171 g / l (see also the article must weight ) and the finished fermented wine with a minimum alcohol content of 10 percent by volume have.

The wine can be stored for a few years and should be enjoyed at a drinking temperature of 15-16 ° C.

The most famous wineries are Château Belair-Saint-Georges, Château Cap d'Or, Château Saint-André-Corbin, Château Saint-Georges and Château Tour-du-Pas-Saint-Georges.

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