Puisseguin-Saint-Émilion AOC

Puisseguin-Saint-Émilion (French pronunciation: [pɥisɡɛ̃ sɛ̃t‿emiljɔ̃]) is an Appellation d'origine contrôlée (AOC) for wine in the Bordeaux wine region of France, where it is situated in the Libourne subregion on the right bank of the Dordogne.

753 hectares (1,860 acres) of vine planted areas have belonged to the appellation in 2005, with a production of 34,648 hl.

Before the chaptalization and concentration process, the must (the residue of grapes, after the juice has been extracted) must contain a minimum of 187g/L of natural sugar.

After fermentation, the wine must have a minimum alcohol level of 11% vol.

The three main varieties being Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon: The AOC regulations for Puisseguin-Saint-Émilion also allows the use of two other grape varieties: the Malbec (or côt) and the Carménère.