Canon-Fronsac

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The Canon-Fronsac wine-growing region is located in the Bordeaux wine-growing region to the west of the Saint-Émilion and Pomerol appellations . The wine-growing region is only separated from Pomerol by the small tributary of the Dordogne , the Isle . Until well into the 19th century, the wines from Canon-Fronsac and Fronsac were more valued than those from neighboring Pomerol. Historical research suggests that this is where the production of quality wines in Libournais originated.

The appellation named after the place of the same name Fronsac with around 300 hectares of vineyards is distributed over the districts of the communities of Fronsac and Saint-Michel-de-Fronsac . Since July 1, 1937, the wine-growing region has enjoyed the status of an Appellation d'Origine Contrôlée (AOC for short) and applies exclusively to red wines . Until 1964 the area was called Côtes Canon Fronsac .

This appellation was defined because of the particularly homogeneous soil compared to the Fronsac area. The soil is similar to that of the Saint-Émilion area, although the limestone plinth from the geological age of the Rupelium (age within the Oligocene ) is significantly thinner.

The tannin-rich and long-lived red wine is made from the grape varieties Merlot , Cabernet Franc , Cabernet Sauvignon and Malbec . The vines are dominated by Merlot, which has an average share of 70%. The second most important variety is the Cabernet Franc with 13%. The basic yield is limited to 47 hectoliters / hectare; a value that can be corrected up to 20% depending on the year. In practice, the average yield of the appellation is around 56 hectoliters / hectare. The sugar content of the must must be at least 171 g / l before fermentation, the wine must have a minimum alcohol content of 10.5 percent by volume .

The plant density must be at least 5000 vines / hectare.

In contrast to the Fronsac, the wines from the Canon Fronsac area are usually a little heavier and have an extremely good aging potential.

As in Pomerol, there is no classification of the plants here either, as is customary in other areas of Bordeaux. See also the article Bordeaux wine (classification) .

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