Monolithic cellars
Located in the very heart of Saint-Emilion, the Clos des Menuts Monolithic Cellars are a must-see on any visit to Saint-Emilion. Dotted with ancient grain silos from the Middle Ages, they are a popular stopover for the many visitors to the medieval town: they are among the most beautiful in the village.
00 33 5 57 74 45 77 ; closdesmenuts@live.fr ; 2 place du chapitre, Saint-Emilion, FRANCE
A family
story
With ancestors who were tenant farmers, winemakers, coopers, cellar masters and wine merchants (all from Saint-Emilion or Saint-Christophe des Bardes), vines and wine have run in the veins of the RIVIERE family for over 300 years.
​
Passion, respect for the terroir, excellence and elegance are the watchwords of the entire Clos des Menuts team.
Edmond Andrieu
Arlette et Pierre Riviere, with there sons
Jean-Pierre and Philippe
Pierre and Philippe Riviere, during harverst
Pierre, Philippe and Jean-Pierre Riviere, and Serge, Head of Culture
Philippe and Jean-Pierre Riviere in the vineyards of Clos des Menuts
Our commitment
serving wine and the vine
The quest for excellence
​
It accompanies us throughout the wine-making process, combining know-how, traditional methods and modern tools.
Preserving the environment
​
We are proud to have been awarded HVE3 certification, reflecting our ongoing commitment to preserving biodiversity and our land.
The ambassador of a terroir
As lovers of this terroir, we have made it our mission to promote the elegance and character of Saint-Emilion wines in France and around the world.
The Brunet door:
The emblem of our labels
&
The Brunet door, featured on our 3 labels, is just a few metres from the first hectare acquired by the Andrieu and then Riviere families.
​
It is part of the ramparts of the medieval town, built in the 12th century to protect the prosperous village and demonstrate its power. It was also a source of revenue for the village, as a tax had to be paid to enter.
​
Of the seven gates built, this is the only one that has not been destroyed over the centuries​.
Contact-us!
2 Place du Chapitre
33330 SAINT-EMILION, FRANCE
00 33 5 57 74 45 77
INDIVIDUALS: closdesmenuts@live.fr
BUSINESSES: mriviere@riviere-stemilion.com