Top 100 red wines of Canon-Fronsac

Discover the top 100 best red wines of Canon-Fronsac of Libournais as well as the best winemakers in the region. Explore the varietals of the red wines that are popular of Canon-Fronsac and the best vintages to taste in this region.

Discovering the wine region of Canon-Fronsac

The wine region of Canon-Fronsac is located in the region of Libournais of Bordeaux of France. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Paul Barre or the Vignoble Millaire produce mainly wines red, pink and white. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Canon-Fronsac are Merlot, Cabernet franc and Cabernet-Sauvignon, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Canon-Fronsac often reveals types of flavors of oaky, citrus fruit or game and sometimes also flavors of cinnamon, fig or dark fruit.

In the mouth of Canon-Fronsac is a powerful with a nice freshness. We currently count 71 estates and châteaux in the of Canon-Fronsac, producing 133 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of Canon-Fronsac go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison).

Discover the grape variety: Petit Verdot

Petit Verdot noir is a grape variety that originated in France (southwest). It produces a variety of grape specially used for wine making. It is rare to find this grape to eat on our tables. This variety of grape is characterized by small bunches and small grapes. Petit Verdot noir can be found in several vineyards: South-West, Languedoc & Roussillon, Cognac, Bordeaux, Rhone valley, Provence & Corsica, Loire valley, Savoie & Bugey, Beaujolais, Armagnac.

Food and wine pairing with a red wine of Canon-Fronsac

red wines from the region of Canon-Fronsac go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of beef bourguignon in the oven of nanou, lamb tagine with artichokes and dried tomatoes or autumn duck aiguillette.

Organoleptic analysis of red wine of Canon-Fronsac

On the nose in the region of Canon-Fronsac often reveals types of flavors of oaky, citrus fruit or game and sometimes also flavors of cinnamon, fig or dark fruit. In the mouth in the region of Canon-Fronsac is a powerful with a nice freshness.

News from the vineyard of Canon-Fronsac

The Rully appellation seen by Felix Debavelaere

Felix Debavelaere, from Domaine Rois Mages mentions the different personnalities of the Rully appellation. It is not easy to put it in a single box, not only because it can be produced in red and white but also because the wines can show different characters according to where the vines are planted. This video is taken from the “Rendez-vous avec les vins de Bourgogne” program (February 2021). Our social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BourgogneWines​ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Bourgo ...

Food and Chablis wines pairing, by Debra MEIBURG and Ivy NG

On December 10, 2020, four Hong Kong personalities discussed Chablis wines on a live webinar: Yang LU, Master Sommelier and Official Bourgogne Wines Ambassador, Debra MEIBURG, Master of Wine, Ivy NG, Official Bourgogne Wines Ambassador and Rebecca LEUNG, wine expert. In this 4-minute clip, Debra MEIBURG and Ivy NG illustrate how easily Chablis wines complement all kinds of food, all the way from cheese to caviar! #Chablis #PureChablis ...

The Mâcon plus appellation seen by Théo et Hugo Merlin

Théo and Paul Merlin are winegrowers at the Domaine Merlin, they emphasizes the characteristics of the appellation Mâcon La Roche Vineuse. This video is taken from the “Rendez-vous avec les vins de Bourgogne” program (March 2020). Our social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BourgogneWines Twitter: https://twitter.com/BourgogneWines/​​ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vinsdebourgogne/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/bivb​​ Find out more on our website: https://www.bourgogn ...

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