Grape Varieties
Merlot, Cabernet Franc
Cabernet Sauvignon
Most Famous Site
Montagne-Saint-Émilion
Vineyard Area
3.900 ha
Harvest
Mid-September – early October
TERROIR PROFILE · Bordeaux
Saint-Émilion-Satelliten (Montagne, Lussac, Puisseguin, Saint-Georges) Limestone plateaus north of Saint-Émilion
Montagne, Lussac, Puisseguin and Saint-Georges share limestone and Merlot with Saint-Émilion — only the Barbanne stream and the price set them apart.
SOILS
Limestoneprecise, mineral
Limestone delivers tension, structure and a cooler, more mineral character.
Loambody-rich, velvety
Loamy soils give wines volume and a soft, velvety mouthfeel.
Marlbalanced, structured
Marl is a mix of limestone and clay — yields structured, balanced wines with acidity backbone.
CLIMATE · Maritime
Mild maritime like Saint-Émilion; the plateaus of Montagne and Lussac sit slightly higher and cooler — later ripening, more freshness.
TOPOGRAPHY · moderate
Rolling limestone plateaus and slopes around Montagne, Lussac, Puisseguin and Saint-Georges, separated from Saint-Émilion by the Barbanne stream.
WHAT IT MEANS IN THE GLASS
Typical Flavours of the Region
Sauvignon Blanc
WhiteCabernet Sauvignon
RedMerlot
RedCabernet Franc
RedRegion aroma cloud
Bordeaux overview
This sub-region is part of Bordeaux. The map shows all 23 sub-regions — Saint-Émilion-Satelliten (Montagne, Lussac, Puisseguin, Saint-Georges) is highlighted.
Overview
Typical Varieties
Terroir & Climate
Wine Character
North of the Barbanne stream lie the four 'satellites' — Montagne, Lussac, Puisseguin and Saint-Georges — allowed to append Saint-Émilion to their appellation. Limestone plateaus and clay slopes like the famous neighbour, slightly cooler and later. Merlot-led wines with structure and freshness, often the right bank's best value.
Top profiles
3 detailed profiles — all filterable in the list belowChâteau les Vieux Rocs
Saint-Émilion-Satelliten (Montagne, Lussac, Puisseguin, Saint-Georges) · Lussac-Saint-Émilion
Domaine Baudon
Saint-Émilion-Satelliten (Montagne, Lussac, Puisseguin, Saint-Georges) · Montagne
Château Terrasson
Saint-Émilion-Satelliten (Montagne, Lussac, Puisseguin, Saint-Georges) · Puisseguin
All Wineries
13 resultsChâteau les Vieux Rocs
Saint-Émilion-Satelliten (Montagne, Lussac, Puisseguin, Saint-Georges) · Lussac-Saint-Émilion
Château Terrasson
Saint-Émilion-Satelliten (Montagne, Lussac, Puisseguin, Saint-Georges) · Puisseguin
Domaine Baudon
Saint-Émilion-Satelliten (Montagne, Lussac, Puisseguin, Saint-Georges) · Montagne
Cave Coopérative de Puisseguin
Saint-Émilion-Satelliten (Montagne, Lussac, Puisseguin, Saint-Georges) · Puisseguin
Château Guillotin
Saint-Émilion-Satelliten (Montagne, Lussac, Puisseguin, Saint-Georges) · Puisseguin
Château Haut Saint-Clair
Saint-Émilion-Satelliten (Montagne, Lussac, Puisseguin, Saint-Georges) · Puisseguin
Château La Rose des Vents
Saint-Émilion-Satelliten (Montagne, Lussac, Puisseguin, Saint-Georges) · Puisseguin
Château Lion Perruchon
Saint-Émilion-Satelliten (Montagne, Lussac, Puisseguin, Saint-Georges) · Lussac
Château Roc de Perruchon
Saint-Émilion-Satelliten (Montagne, Lussac, Puisseguin, Saint-Georges) · Lussac
Château Tifayne
Saint-Émilion-Satelliten (Montagne, Lussac, Puisseguin, Saint-Georges) · Puisseguin
Closerie Saint Roc
Saint-Émilion-Satelliten (Montagne, Lussac, Puisseguin, Saint-Georges) · Puisseguin
Maison Blanche
Saint-Émilion-Satelliten (Montagne, Lussac, Puisseguin, Saint-Georges) · Montagne
Vignobles Tapon
Saint-Émilion-Satelliten (Montagne, Lussac, Puisseguin, Saint-Georges) · Montagne
Events in Bordeaux
All events in Bordeaux →12 Dec – Sun, 13 December 2026
Bordeaux Tasting
Tasting · Bordeaux
19 Feb – Mon, 22 February 2027
Salon des Vins des Vignerons Indépendants Strasbourg
Wine fair · Straßburg
19 Apr – Thu, 22 April 2027
Semaine des Primeurs Bordeaux
Trade event · Bordeaux
1 May – Sun, 2 May 2027
Portes Ouvertes en Saint-Émilion
Open cellar · Saint-Émilion
Thu, 24 June 2027
Fête de la Fleur
Wine dinner · Bordeaux
Sat, 11 September 2027
Marathon du Médoc
Wine walk · Pauillac
Frequently Asked Questions
May a satellite put 'Saint-Émilion' on the label?
Yes, as a suffix: Montagne-Saint-Émilion, Lussac-Saint-Émilion etc. Saint-Émilion's classification does not apply there.
Which grape varieties define Saint-Émilion-Satelliten (Montagne, Lussac, Puisseguin, Saint-Georges)?
The key grape varieties in Saint-Émilion-Satelliten (Montagne, Lussac, Puisseguin, Saint-Georges) are Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon. The best-known vineyard is Montagne-Saint-Émilion.
When is the best time to visit Saint-Émilion-Satelliten (Montagne, Lussac, Puisseguin, Saint-Georges) for wine?
The harvest in Saint-Émilion-Satelliten (Montagne, Lussac, Puisseguin, Saint-Georges) takes place Mid-September – early October – when vineyards and cellars are busiest. May to July suits tastings without harvest bustle; many estates open their tasting rooms off-season by appointment.
How many wineries are there in Saint-Émilion-Satelliten (Montagne, Lussac, Puisseguin, Saint-Georges)?
Cellarmap lists 13 wineries in Saint-Émilion-Satelliten (Montagne, Lussac, Puisseguin, Saint-Georges) across roughly 3,900 hectares of vines. Every profile shows location, contact, grape varieties and, where available, vineyards, classification and visitor information.
Which is the most famous vineyard in Saint-Émilion-Satelliten (Montagne, Lussac, Puisseguin, Saint-Georges)?
Montagne-Saint-Émilion is regarded as the most famous vineyard of Saint-Émilion-Satelliten (Montagne, Lussac, Puisseguin, Saint-Georges). The vineyard overview on this page shows which estates farm it.
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