Fronsac

Overshadowed by its right-bank neighbors, Fronsac produces fantastic Merlot blends that are age-worthy, with silky tannins and performs particularly well in warm vintages.

Fronsac has a wine making history going back to Roman times and is one of the few places in Bordeaux with steep slopes. Fronsac is often overlooked, but it can produce age-worthy, structured Merlot-based wines with plum, spice, and chocolate notes. As a cooler part of Bordeaux it does particularly well in warm vintages.

Fronsac Facts and Classification Information

Size: 1955 acres (791 ha)
Major Grapes: 78% Merlot, 13% Cabernet Franc, and 7% Cabernet Sauvignon
Established: 1937
Major soils: Limestone with some clay
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Canon-Fronsac is a separate appellation but is geographically within the Fronsac appellation.