25 miles east of Bordeaux and one of the principal wine growing areas of the region, Saint Émilion is arguably the most famous of the appellations in the north-east of the Region.

The village itself is surrounded by four sub-regions, Lussac St-Émilion, Montagne-St Émilion, Puisseguin St-Émilion, and Saint Georges St-Émilion, which all have their own individual styles and outputs.