This small appellation of 740 hectares, a satellite of Saint-Emilion, is located 10 kilometres north-east of the mediaeval town. Planted on limestone, clay-limestone or sandy-clay soils, the vineyards are built around the village of Puisseguin on the plateau. The AOC Puisseguin Saint-Emilion is dedicated to red wines and produces an average of 35,000 hectolitres per year. The main grape varieties are Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Malbec. The wines can be kept from 4 to 10 years.