History of the Saint Emilion Appellation
The eclectic history of Saint-Emilion serves as the perfect backdrop for this medieval town in Bordeaux. The town is named after Aemilianus, an VIIIth century monk who lived as a recluse in a small cave carved deep into the limestone rock. His reclusive life did not last long, as a little community grew around him and he soon had a following of other monks who also found solace at this sanctuary....
The world of wine is first nature to EDOUARD MOUEIX who grew up with many Bordeaux harvests. He has immersed himself in the family business over the last several years and is now the proprietor of Château Magdelaine.
“Château Magdelaine is an important vineyard both for Saint-Emilion and my family” says Edouard, “My goal is to let the great team of the Etablissements Jean-Pierre Moueix produce this very stylish and elegant wine, while comm...
Christian Moueix is from Libourne, France, a town some 20 miles east of Bordeaux. He studied agriculture engineering in Paris followed by graduate studies in viticulture and enology at UC Davis in 1968 – 1969. Today, Christian is the President of Etablissements Jean-Pierre Moueix, the firm founded in the 1950’s by his late father. The firm manages the family vineyards, including among others, Château Pétrus and Château Hosanna in Pomerol, and ...
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