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Fronsac & Canon Fronsac

These two regions of the right bank are northwest of "St-Émilionand "Pomerol. Canon-Fronsac is located within Fronsac. The wines are quite similar, with Canon-Fronsac having a slightly different soil than Fronsac. They are another example of good-value Bordeaux, as they are blessed by closeness to the river and soils similar to their southern neighbors. In the past few decades, winemakers have made more of an investment in making high-quality wine from the Fronsac region.

Notable Facts
Like most right bank wines, the principle grapes are Merlot and Cabernet Franc, with some Malbecand even Cabernet Sauvignonin certain pockets. The wines produced from the area are fruity and yet rustic. Like a good Pomerol or St-Emilion, the wines give ripe, rich and fresh, juicy fruit, but they can also have a rustic edge that helps them to last a few years in bottle.