{"title":"FRONSAC \u0026 CANON-FRONSAC","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/1539\/0266\/files\/Canon_Fronsac_Banner.jpg?v=1778403987\" alt=\"A panoramic aerial view of the sun-drenched Fronsac vineyards overlooking the Dordogne river at sunset.\" style=\"float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003eIf Saint-Émilion is the historic jewel and Pomerol the opulent icon, then \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8\" data-index-in-node=\"111\"\u003eFronsac\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8\" data-index-in-node=\"123\"\u003eCanon-Fronsac\u003c\/b\u003e represent the \"insider’s secret\" of the \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8\" data-index-in-node=\"177\"\u003eRight Bank\u003c\/b\u003e. Historically, these rugged, elevated hills were more famous than their neighbours, and today, they are undergoing a massive renaissance. Defined by a dramatic landscape of steep slopes and limestone plateaus, this is a region that produces some of the most soulful and structured \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8\" data-index-in-node=\"469\"\u003ered wine\u003c\/b\u003e in Bordeaux.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003eThe magic of Fronsac lies in its geology. The \"fronsadais\" molasses—a unique mix of clay and limestone—provides the perfect foundation for \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9\" data-index-in-node=\"139\"\u003eMerlot\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9\" data-index-in-node=\"150\"\u003eCabernet Franc\u003c\/b\u003e. These are not shy wines; they are celebrated for their deep colour, robust tannins, and a striking mineral tension that comes from the elevated vines. In \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9\" data-index-in-node=\"320\"\u003eCanon-Fronsac\u003c\/b\u003e, the smaller and more prestigious enclave, the influence of the limestone is even more pronounced, resulting in wines with remarkable finesse and the ability to age with the grace of a top-tier Grand Cru.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003eWe champion this region because it represents the absolute pinnacle of value on the Right Bank. Here, independent, family-owned estates are pushing the boundaries, crafting site-specific \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10\" data-index-in-node=\"187\"\u003efine wine\u003c\/b\u003e that punches well above its price point. These bottles offer a perfect bridge for those who enjoy the power of a mountain-grown red but crave the refined, plum-driven elegance of classic Bordeaux.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","products":[],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/1539\/0266\/collections\/Canon_Fronsac_Image.jpg?v=1778404145","url":"https:\/\/hic.wine\/collections\/fronsac-wine.oembed","provider":"Hic!","version":"1.0","type":"link"}