Fronsac

Situation and soil about Fronsac area  
Fronsac's splendid landscapes are separated from the area of Pomerol by the stream of l'ISLE. Fronsac is also a fortified ancient City overhanging the town of Libourne. The geology of Fronsac is characterized by a calcareous layer whose depth depends largely on the height of the hillside. Fronsac's soil consists of molasse under sandy or argillaceous grounds. 

Characteristics about Fronsac appellation 
The A.O.C Fronsac regroups producers of seven communes. Two communes, Fronsac and Saint-Michel de Fronsac have the right to use the name of A.O.C Canon-Fronsac. Much appreciated in Europe since the 16th Century from London to Paris, the wines of Fronsac exhale a powerful fruity and floral bouquet. The ageing potential Fronsac wines is quite significant and the best wines can easily wait 10-15 years to be tasted at their optimum.

Main properties of the appellation Fronsac
The non exhaustive list of the appellation's best properties includes: Canon de Brem, Dalem, La Dauphine, Fontenil, Moulin Haut Laroque, La Rousselle and Cassagne Haut-Canon.

Varietals and technical data about Fronsac appellation
With a surface of 900 ha, the average production, exclusively in red, is of approx. 48000 hl. 

Average yield about Fronsac appellation: 54 hl/ha. 

Type of vines about Fronsac appellation: Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec.