St Emilion Region

The St Emilion region takes in eight communes, making it one of the most heavily cultivated areas in the Bordeaux region.

The Jurade, a secular body established by King John of England and France in 1199, still plays an important role in the St Emilion industry. The members of this body continue to wear the traditional red robes. At the end of September the fraternity proclaims the "ban des vendanges" from the roof of the Château du Roy. This marks the start of the grape harvest.