Saint-Estèphe is a red wine appellation in the Bordeaux region of France, specifically in the Médoc subregion. It was officially recognized in 1936 and is named after the commune of Saint-Estèphe, making it the northernmost of the six communal appellations in Haut-Médoc.
How it is made
The permitted grape varieties for Saint-Estèphe are the same as those used throughout the Bordeaux region. The appellation covers an area of 1,229 hectares of vineyards, including five châteaux classified in the 1855 classification.
History
Saint-Estèphe received its official AOC status in 1936, establishing its identity as a distinct wine-producing area within the broader Bordeaux region.
Adapted from the Russian Wikipedia article Сент-Эстеф (аппелласьон), available under CC BY-SA 4.0.