The Médoc appellations

On the left bank of the Gironde River, the 8 Médoc appellations include the 2 sub-regional appellations (Médoc and Haut-Médoc) and the 6 communal appellations (Saint-Estèphe, Pauillac, Saint-Julien, Moulis en Médoc, Listrac-Médoc, Margaux). They share more than 16,000 exceptional hectares of vines, a terroir which from time immemorial has revealed outstanding talent and created wines of distinct personality. As with all appellations of controlled origin, the eight Médoc appellations are subject to rigorous production conditions, which ensure their quality and typicity.