Château BarrabaqueCuvèe Antoine Canon-Fronsac
Red wine
This wine is a blend of 3 varietals which are the Cabernet franc, the Cabernet-Sauvignon and the Merlot.
In the mouth this red wine is a powerful with a nice freshness.
This wine generally goes well with poultry, beef or game (deer, venison).
Taste structure of the Cuvèe Antoine Canon-Fronsac from the Château Barrabaque
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Cuvèe Antoine Canon-Fronsac of Château Barrabaque in the region of Bordeaux is a powerful with a nice freshness.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Cuvèe Antoine Canon-Fronsac of Château Barrabaque in the region of Bordeaux often reveals types of flavors of oaky, earthy or blackberry and sometimes also flavors of plum, leather or non oak.
Food and wine pairings with Cuvèe Antoine Canon-Fronsac
Pairings that work perfectly with Cuvèe Antoine Canon-Fronsac
Original food and wine pairings with Cuvèe Antoine Canon-Fronsac
The Cuvèe Antoine Canon-Fronsac of Château Barrabaque matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of chili con carne, sauté of lamb with curry or aiguillette of duck normandy style.
Details and technical informations about Château Barrabaque's Cuvèe Antoine Canon-Fronsac.
Discover the grape variety: Cabernet franc
Supple, fragrant reds with fine tannins and vibrant freshness, showing raspberry, violet, green pepper, pencil lead and gentle spice aromas. Star of the Loire as a single variety (Chinon, Bourgueil, Saumur-Champigny) and of the right bank of Bordeaux in blends (Cheval Blanc at 60%). Also in semi-dry Anjou rosés. A historic Bordeaux variety, parent of Cabernet-Sauvignon, Merlot and Carmenère.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Cuvèe Antoine Canon-Fronsac from Château Barrabaque are 2014, 2010, 2002, 2013 and 2012.
Informations about the Château Barrabaque
The Château Barrabaque is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 7 wines for sale in the of Canon-Fronsac to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Canon-Fronsac
Confidential Libournais AOC (~250 ha, 40 properties around Fronsac and Saint-Michel): signature Merlot as red king (80%) complemented by Cabernet Franc (15%, elegance and spice) and Cabernet Sauvignon (5%, structure and black fruits) — signature colour profile, round texture and aromatic complexity from Merlot, roundness and ripe red fruits, floral freshness and spicy notes from Cabernet Franc. Asteriated limestone and Fronsadais molasse, tempered fluvial microclimate.
The wine region of Bordeaux
World-renowned age-worthy reds, led by round Merlot (plum, black fruit) or firm Cabernet Sauvignon (blackcurrant, cedar, graphite), blended with Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot for tannic structure. Structured Médoc and Graves, velvety Saint-Émilion and Pomerol. Also crisp dry whites (Sauvignon/Sémillon) and opulent sweet Sauternes with honey and candied fruit. A 110,000 ha Gironde vineyard, 65 appellations, cradle of the 1855 classified growths.
The word of the wine: Pineau de la Loire
See chenin blanc.
