Located on the right bank of the Gironde, just north of St.Emilion is Pomerol, the smallest and most exclusive of Bordeaux's major appellations. The region consists of about 150 boutique size producers whose wine is primarily made from Merlot, with varying levels of Cabernet Franc. While Pomerol’s are capable of ageing as well as any other fine Bordeaux, their seductive fruit forward qualities make them very attractive in their youth. Pomerol also has one satellite region, Lalande-de-Pomerol, which offers wines in a similar style, but with less intensity and finesse, however at a fraction of the cost.