Saint-Estèphe AOC

Saint-Estèphe
Wine region
TypeAOC
Year established1936
Country France
Size of planted vineyards1 230 ha
Grapes producedCabernet 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.