Saint-Julien AOC is a red wine appellation located in the Médoc subregion of Bordeaux, France. It is primarily made from Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Carmenère, Petit Verdot, and Malbec grapes.
How it is made
The appellation has specific planting density requirements with a minimum of 7,000 vines per hectare and maximum yield of 9,500 kg per hectare. The minimum sugar content in the must is 189 grams per liter for Merlot and 180 grams per liter for other grape varieties.
History
Saint-Julien AOC was officially registered on November 14, 1936. It is named after the commune of Saint-Julien-Beychevelle and is one of six communal appellations in the Haut-Médoc AOC.
Types and styles
The region includes 19 wineries, with several classified in the 1855 classification system. These include 11 classified châteaux: 5 Deuxièmes Crus, 2 Troisièmes Crus, and 4 Quatrièmes Crus.
Adapted from the Russian Wikipedia article Сен-Жюльен (аппелласьон), available under CC BY-SA 4.0.