📜 Fronsac
Red wines from the hills near Libourne, next to Saint-Émilion and Pomerol.
Fronsac is an appellation in Bordeaux on the right bank, on hills near the city of Libourne in France. The name is protected as a PDO. Still red wines are made here, mainly from Merlot and Cabernet Franc. The district lies next to the more famous Saint-Émilion and Pomerol.
The vineyards stand on hills. The soils are limestone and clay, as with the neighbours. This gives the wine structure and freshness. Fronsac wines are usually full-bodied, with notes of plum, dark berries and spice, and noticeable tannins. When young they are firmer than in Saint-Émilion and benefit from several years of ageing.
Fronsac is regarded as one of the best-value areas of Bordeaux. Its wines cost less than those of its famous neighbours but are close in style. For getting to know the right-bank style it is a good choice.
There are many small châteaux in the district, and many are family-run. Next to it lies another appellation, Canon-Fronsac, with slightly different sites.
How it connects to Wine
📜 Fronsac ← main grape of ← 🍇 Merlot → kind of → 🍇 Grape varieties → kind of → 🍷 Wine
Links
- Where it is
- 📍 Libournais
- Main grapes
- 🍇 Merlot, 🍇 Cabernet Franc
- Wines
- 🍷 Red wine
- Related to
- 🍷 Still wine
Frequently asked questions
What is Fronsac?
An appellation in Bordeaux on the right bank near Libourne, giving red wines from Merlot and Cabernet Franc.
Who are Fronsac's neighbours?
Saint-Émilion and Pomerol.
Why is Fronsac appreciated?
For its good value for money.
What to read next
- 📍 Libournais — The Right Bank around Saint-Émilion and Pomerol.
- 🍷 Still wine — Wine without noticeable bubbles: EU category 1, at least 8.5–9 % actual alcohol and no more than 15 % total; red, white, rosé or orange.
Similar
📜 Lalande-de-Pomerol · 📜 Pomerol · 📜 Puisseguin Saint-Emilion · 📜 Saint-Georges-Saint-Emilion · 📜 Canon-Fronsac · 📜 Lussac-Saint-Émilion
⚠️ Wine contains alcohol: adults only, drink in moderation. Wine usually contains sulphites; egg white or milk proteins are sometimes used for fining — important for allergies and for vegans.