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.
Our commitment
serving wine and the vine
« Accueil très sympathique, excellents conseils concernant les vins, visite superbe des caves creusées dans la roche, prix des vins corrects, une excellente adresse. » (04-2025)
« Bel endroit à visiter. Aucune réservation nécessaire, il suffit d'entrer. Vous pouvez explorer la grotte vous-même. Bon choix de vins dans différentes gammes de prix. » (01-2025)
Recommandé en 2025
« [...] une propriété viticole incontournable qui possède de superbes caves médiévales [...] Les promotions et autres bons plans d'un excellent rapport qualité-prix sont de belles occasions à saisir. » > Lire Tout
LES CAVES MONOLITHES
CLOS DES MENUTS
L'EXCELLENCE
du Clos des Menuts
LA FLEUR
du Château HAUT-PIQUAT
LES VINS
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
