Right Bank

The wines of the right bank have always been less revered than those of the left. In the time of the 1855 Grand Clu Classé, the wines were of much lower quality and were considered rustic. These would have been sold to the local markets and not attracted high prices. In more modern times, the wines have improved considerably. St-Émilion has a type of Grand Cru system but its often out of date and is slow to adapt to changes in the region. Some estates can still call themselves Grand Cru, but it doesnt mean the wine is still of the best quality, just as there are wines that are exceptional but have not been included. Pomerol has no system of categorising the best wines but produces some of the most expensive and sought-after wines in the world.

Saint-Émilion

Saint-Émilion is on the right bank of the Dordogne and produces great red wines to rival the Médoc. The appellation has diverse soil types including the lime stone, limestone with sand and clay. The wines are generally full bodied and their flavors slightly differ by the soil type.

Pomerol

Situated in the nort-west of Saint-Émillion on the right bank of the Dordogne, Pomerol produces red wines with unique flavors from Merlot grapes. Soil is clay and gravel containing high levels of iron oxide. Most of the vineyards in Pomerol are very small and there is no official classification for the wines.