In Saint- Emilion, there are hundreds of castles or Chateaus, a complex of vineyards, manors, and wine cellars, of famous wine makers like Chateau Ausone, Chateau Cheval Blanc, Chateau Citran, and Chateau Ferrand Pomerol.

The region’s clay- and chalk-rich soils, gentle slopes that enable irrigation and bring sunshine and wind for vineyards, and the moderate weather are favorable conditions for merlot grapes to grow.

Saint-Emilion wine is made from merlot grapes, and a small number of cabernet franc and cabernet sauvignon grapes. Depending on processing methods and family secrets, Sait-Emilion wine has different tastes. Connoisseurs can recognize a Sain-Emilion wine maker through wine flavor and taste.

The wine, in addition to certain common criteria, is diverse depending on wine makers’ spontaneous inspiration. 

The town of Saint Emilion is famous for its typical medieval architectures dating back to the 14^th-15^th century and surrounded by stone walls built on high hills which create a strong fortification system. The main road of the town is quite large enabling visitors to go to the downtown by car to visit famous wine shops and wine cellars.

Famous stone buildings include Monolite Stone Church, the iconic 13th-century Tour du Roy, convents, and Trinite, Chapire and Madeleine Chapels. Most of the local houses are made of stone too. On the walls and verandas are carpets of colorful flowers including roses which local vine growers and wine makers say can signal fungus and diseases.

In December 1999, Saint-Emilion was recognized as a World Cultural Heritage by UNESCO thanks to its traditional trade of growing grapes and making wine and its intact medieval architecture. Saint Emilion is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Bordeaux.