Bordeaux · Sub-regions
Fronsac & Canon-Fronsac
The right bank's insider tip: the same clay-limestone soils as its famous neighbours at a fraction of the price. More celebrated than Pomerol in the 18th century. Powerful, slightly rustic Merlots with dark fruit and a firm core — ideal for explorers.
Grape Varieties
Merlot, Cabernet Franc
Malbec
Vineyard Area
1.100 ha
TERROIR PROFILE · Bordeaux
Fronsac & Canon-Fronsac Limestone-côtes insider tip
Fronsac: Pomerol's neighbour at a quarter of the price — limestone slopes with energy.
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
Like Saint-Émilion but with the cooling Dordogne nearby — fresh, energetic Merlots.
TOPOGRAPHY · steep
The 'amphitheatre' above the Dordogne — the right bank's steepest slopes.
WHAT IT MEANS IN THE GLASS
Typical Flavours of the Region
Cabernet Sauvignon
RedMerlot
RedCabernet Franc
RedMalbec
RedRegion aroma cloud
Bordeaux overview
This sub-region is part of Bordeaux. The map shows all 23 sub-regions — Fronsac & Canon-Fronsac is highlighted.
Overview
Typical Varieties
Terroir & Climate
Soil Type
Limestone and molasse slopes above the Dordogne — the 'tertiary amphitheatre' of Fronsac
Top profiles
12 detailed profiles — all filterable in the list below
Château Plain Point
Fronsac & Canon-Fronsac · Saint-Aignan
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc
Château Barrabaque
Fronsac & Canon-Fronsac · Fronsac
Sauvignon Blanc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot
Château Lambert
Fronsac & Canon-Fronsac · Saint-Aignan
Merlot, Cabernet Franc
Domaine Jean Yves Millaire
Fronsac & Canon-Fronsac · Fronsac
Riesling
Château Chadenne
Fronsac & Canon-Fronsac · Saint-Aignan
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot
Chateau Magondeau
Fronsac & Canon-Fronsac · Saillans
Merlot
All Wineries
18 resultsChâteau Barrabaque
Fronsac & Canon-Fronsac · Fronsac
Sauvignon Blanc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot
Château Lambert
Fronsac & Canon-Fronsac · Saint-Aignan
Merlot, Cabernet Franc
Château Plain Point
Fronsac & Canon-Fronsac · Saint-Aignan
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc
Château Chadenne
Fronsac & Canon-Fronsac · Saint-Aignan
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot
Chateau Magondeau
Fronsac & Canon-Fronsac · Saillans
Merlot
Domaine Jean Yves Millaire
Fronsac & Canon-Fronsac · Fronsac
Riesling
Château de la Dauphine
Fronsac & Canon-Fronsac · Fronsac
Merlot, Cabernet Franc
Château L'Escarderie
Fronsac & Canon-Fronsac · Saint-Germain-de-la-Rivière
Château Tour de Bellegarde
Fronsac & Canon-Fronsac · Villegouge
Maison des Vins de Fronsac
Fronsac & Canon-Fronsac · Fronsac
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc
Maison des Vins de Graves de Vayres
Fronsac & Canon-Fronsac
Merlot, Cabernet Franc
Vignobles Rousselot
Fronsac & Canon-Fronsac · Saint-Aignan
Château Cassagne Haut-Canon
Fronsac & Canon-Fronsac · Saint-Michel-de-Fronsac
Chäteau Dalem
Fronsac & Canon-Fronsac · Saillans
Château Gaby
Fronsac & Canon-Fronsac · Fronsac
Château Pey Labrie
Fronsac & Canon-Fronsac · Fronsac
Château Tasta
Fronsac & Canon-Fronsac · Saint-Aignan
Vignobles Paul Barre
Fronsac & Canon-Fronsac · Fronsac
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
Which grape varieties define Fronsac & Canon-Fronsac?
The key grape varieties in Fronsac & Canon-Fronsac are Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Malbec.
What does the terroir of Fronsac & Canon-Fronsac taste like?
Soils: Limestone and molasse slopes above the Dordogne — the 'tertiary amphitheatre' of Fronsac. Together they shape structure, acidity and aromatics – see the terroir profile above.
How many wineries are there in Fronsac & Canon-Fronsac?
Cellarmap lists 18 wineries in Fronsac & Canon-Fronsac across roughly 1,100 hectares of vines. Every profile shows location, contact, grape varieties and, where available, vineyards, classification and visitor information.
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