| Wine region | |
| Type | Appellation d'origine contrôlée |
|---|---|
| Year established | 1936 |
| Country | France |
| Part of | Bordeaux Left Bank |
| Climate region | Oceanic climate |
| Size of planted vineyards | 920 ha (2,300 acres)[1] |
| Grapes produced | Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Carménère, Merlot, Malbec, and Petit Verdot |
| Wine produced | 41,758 hL (1,103,100 US gal) |
Saint-Julien (French pronunciation: [sɛ̃ ʒyljɛ̃] ) 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 Saint-Julien-Beychevelle and is one of the six communal appellations in Médoc. A number of classified (Grand Cru Classé) Bordeaux estates are located within the appellation.
- ^ Le Guide Hachette des Vins 2010, page 385.