Saint-Estèphe AOC
| Wine region | |
| Type | AOC |
|---|---|
| Year established | 1936 |
| Country | France |
| Size of planted vineyards | 1 230 ha |
| Grapes produced | Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Carménère, Merlot, Malbec, and Petit Verdot |
Saint-Estèphe (French pronunciation: [sɛ̃t‿ɛstɛf]) is an Appellation d'Origine Contrôlée (AOC) for red wine in the Bordeaux region, located in the Médoc subregion. It takes its name from the commune of Saint-Estèphe and is the northernmost of the six communal appellations in Médoc. Five classified growths of 1855 (Bordeaux Grands Crus Classés en 1855) are located within the appellation area. Saint-Estèphe has held AOC recognition since 1936.