Canon-Fronsac

Canon-Fronsac is a red wine from the Bordeaux region. The Canon-Fronsac hillside is the geological extension to the southwest of the great Saint-Émilion hillside, home to the appellation’s most prestigious wines. At the confluence of the Dordogne and the Isle rivers, the Canon-Fronsac AOC produces very appealing wines with a robust and virile character, full of flesh and body. The Canon-Fronsac appellation was recognized by a decree dated July 1, 1939.

Fronsac and Canon-Fronsac form an ancient wine-growing region composed of valleys. Located at the confluence of two rivers, the Dordogne and the Isle, water is omnipresent here. This abundance of water helps create a microclimate that reduces the risk of nighttime frosts in the spring, while moderating the heat during the summer. The Canon-Fronsac vineyards are situated on the slopes of sunny hills. The soils are relatively diverse: alluvial at the base of the slopes and clay-limestone as they rise up the hills. In some areas, asterian limestone outcrops. The substrate consists of “Fronsadais molasses,” a mixture of clay and sandstone. Well-drained, the soils allow the various grape varieties to flourish fully, ensuring good ripening.

Blended from Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Malbec, Canon-Fronsac wines are racy, full-bodied, and possess a complex personality. With a beautiful ruby color, Canon-Fronsac wines possess intense and distinguished noses that exude aromas of red fruit and pepper, even a hint of spice. On the palate, they captivate with their body and beautiful texture. Well-structured, with firm yet never harsh tannins, Canon-Fronsac wines have excellent aging potential. This character can be particularly appreciated in the wines of Château Moulin Pey-Labrie or Château Haut-Ballet.