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Saint-Emilion appellation covers 5,400 hectares, and includes more than 1,200 estates. Steep limestone slopes located near the town of Saint-Emilion (2,400 hectares), which are responsible for much of the appellation's reputation. This is where 11 of the 13 Premiers Grands Crus Classés are located. Alluvial sand on the large plain along the banks of the Dordogne. There are nearly 2,000 hectares here as well. The 3rd large sub-division, covering 1,200 hectares, is composed of a plateau located west of the town, and which extends as far as the village of Pomerol. It consists primarily of aeolian sand has extraordinary filtering powers, and is conducive to producing fine wines. The last region, located to the extreme west of the 3rd area, is the smallest part of the appellation, made up of 60 hectares of gravel. Chateaux Cheval Blanc and Figeac share this small area, which is often referred to as "Graves de Saint-Emilion".
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