Located very close to Saint-Emilion, this AOC is distinguished by its elevation and its little-known wines with great character. Here Merlots produce mature wines with a fleshy and full texture.
This Appellation, which was also created in 1936, has the highest elevation (89 m) in the Saint-Emilion region. Its south and southeast exposure makes it a perfect winegrowing region; it has all the conditions necessary to ripen and produce healthy and concentrated grapes.
Although Puisseguin-Saint-Emilion is fairly hilly, the main component of its soils is the clay-limestone mix that is common to the region. But here it covers rocks from which the roots absorb the nutrition they require and sustain the vines during the hot and frequently dry summers.
The blend remains faithful to traditional Saint-Emilion wines with Merlot dominating (60% of vines planted) due to the clay-limestone soils. In these conditions, it ripens easily even with the weather. Cabernet Franc, at 30%, is its preferred partner.
Puisseguin wines generally have dense and deep colour. Not surprisingly, their nose includes notes of red berries (strawberry, raspberry) and even stone fruit such as plum or prune. But there are also hints of mint, fig, blackcurrant, liquorice and even calming sweet spices.
They are pleasing in the mouth, due to their fleshy and full texture that is never heavy. Delicately enveloped tannins are present and ensure a good potential for longevity.
Production: 35 167 Hl
Surface declared: 748 ha
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