Fronsac
Fronsac is an old wine-growing area of valleys. Today, the vineyard covers 830 hectares, with an annual production of over 44,000 hectolitres. Located at the confluence of two rivers, the Dordogne and the Isle, water is omnipresent. The presence of water helps to create a microclimate that reduces the risk of night frosts in spring, while easing the heat in summer. The Fronsac vineyards are planted on sunny hillsides. The soils are relatively diverse: alluvial at the bottom of the slopes and clay-limestone as you climb the hills. In some areas, asteriated limestone outcrops. The substratum is made up of "molasses du Fronsadais", a mixture of clay and sandstone. These well-drained soils enable the Merlot and Cabernet Franc grapes that make up this wine to reach full maturity.
Fronsac wines are ruby-red in color, with intense, distinguished aromas of red fruit, pepper and even a spice box. On the palate, they are full-bodied and beautifully consistent. Well-structured, with solid but never aggressive tannins, they have excellent ageing potential. Blended from Merlot and Cabernet Franc, these are racy, fleshy wines with a complex personality. Particularly noteworthy are the Fronsac wines from Château de Carles, Château de la Rivière, Château Moulin Haut-Laroque and Château de la Dauphine.
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Château Dalem - Fronsac 2020
4/5 (1 review)
94/100 James Suckling
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94/100 The Wine Cellar Insider - Jeff Leve
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94/100 Vert de Vin
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93/100 Terre de Vins
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93/100 Yves Beck
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93/100 Tastingbook - Markus Del Monego
"The floral bouquet is what you notice first, before moving on to notes of licorice, tobacco leaf, espresso and chocolate-covered plum. On the palate, the wine seduces with its silky textures and opulent nature. The finish remains elegant and flavorful. This is the best vintage of Dalem I've ever tasted". (Jeff Leve 2023) - Delivery in wooden case possible for orders of 6 bottles of this wine (depending on country and shipping method selected).
Domaine Jean-Yves Millaire - Fronsac Château La Rose Garnier BIO 2020
3.8/5 (6 reviews)
92/100 RVF
Made from 40-year-old vines planted on a sandy-clay terroir and aged in foudres, barrels and amphorae, this Fronsac works wonders. The nose exhales smoky, spicy and stewed fruit notes in a tender, mineral profile. On the palate, the strawberry and raspberry aromas are delicious. Intense fruitiness then reveals a wine with just the right balance, fresh, precise and elegant. Try it with a roast. We love it!
Château de La Dauphine - Fronsac 2016
4.5/5 (2 reviews)
93/100 James Suckling
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92/100 Decanter
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92/100 Coup de Cœur RVF
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92/100 The Wine Cellar Insider - Jeff Leve
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91/100 Yves Beck
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91/100 Vinous
"Château de la Dauphine 2016 is slightly more opulent than the 2015 with scents of black cherry, Dorest plum, black truffle and licorice, seductive but not quite exuding the same breeding as the previous vintage. The palate is medium-bodied, with supple tannins. It's consistent and velvety, with a fine touch of acidity and a judicious touch of white pepper mixed with clove on the finish. Finishes with a little more elegance than the nose suggests. A good, solid Fronsac, utterly delicious and worthy of the name ". (Vinous 2021) - Delivery in wooden case for any order of 12 bottles of this wine (excluding Point Relais delivery).
Château Malvat - Fronsac 2018
3/5 (1 review)
89/100 Wine Enthusiast
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89/100 Wine Spectator
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88/100 The Wine Cellar Insider - Jeff Leve
" Bright notes of Damascus plum and lilac flow over a supple structure, finishing with light blood and mineral accents on the finish. Drink through 2026." (Wine Spectator 2021)
Château Faure-Beauséjour 2010
4.2/5 (5 reviews)
This beautiful estate boasts an exceptional location, with a mineral-rich terroir. It produces a deep-colored Fronsac with a fruity nose, evoking notes of undergrowth. A fleshy red with a good tannic structure, not to be missed!
Château Haut-Ballet 2008
3.8/5 (10 reviews)
Notes : Guide Hachette 2**(Vin remarquable) + Coup de Coeur, Bettane & Desseauve 15/20
"Everything is there: a sustained, dense color; a complex, harmonious bouquet of red berries, lightly toasted; an ample, velvety, fleshy palate, carried by tight but "civilized" tannins. We'd love to taste it today, but this great wine deserves a little patience and will be fully appreciated in three, four or more years. (Le Guide Hachette des Vins). A must-have from the Libourne region!
Château Villars 2006
3.5/5 (4 reviews)
Notes : Bettane & Desseauve 15/20, Guide Hachette 1*(Very successful wine), Wine Spectator 89/100, Robert Parker 88/100
This is a typical Fronsac, developing powerful aromas of flowers, truffles and undergrowth. Full-bodied and fleshy, with silky tannins and mellow oak, it's a classic of the appellation. A must-have!
Château Moulin Haut-Laroque 2006
3/5 (1 review)
Notes : Robert Parker 90, Decanter 3***, RVF 16/20, B&D 15/20, Guide Hachette 1*(very successful wine)
" A member of the "Expression de Fronsac" club, this estate is one of the appellation's finest. The 2006 presents an elegant garnet-red color with a brilliant purple border. The expressive bouquet combines red fruit and delicate oak. On the palate, this is a powerful, ripe wine, with plenty of body, volume and persistent fruit. It will reveal its full potential in two to five years ". (Guide Hachette des Vins 2010)
Château Bellevue 2006
Château Bellevue and Château Haut-Ballet (Canon-Fronsac) form a single 12-hectare estate. Owner Olivier Decelle applies the same rigor and precision that have made his famous Mas Amiel in Roussillon such a success. The 2006 vintage boasts a rich, fruity nose, with aromas of blackberry, blackcurrant and black cherry... A fine introduction to the subject!
Château de Carles - Haut-Carles 2001
3.5/5 (2 reviews)
A remarkable 2001, a sure bet!
Guide Hachette : Coup de Coeur 2**European Grand Jury 90,51Bettane & Desseauve 16,5/20With no less than 6 Favorites Guide Hachette in 10 years, Haut-Carles is the prestige wine of the Château de Carles. Launched in 1994, it can easily rival the most prestigious crus of its immediate neighbors in Pomerol and Saint-Emilion. It comes from an 8-hectare plot selection, where the specially selected vines are carefully tended. Careful vinification and 18 months' barrel ageing give it its remarkable quality. A superb success, combining finesse and power...
Château de Carles 2004
4/5 (1 review)
A charming Fronsac, typical of its appellation!
Robert Parker : 90/100Gault Millau 87/100This beautiful 15th-century Château is one of the oldest estates in Fronsac. Classified as a historic monument, it has been in the same family for over a century, and has a long history of producing outstanding wines. This cuvée château, to be enjoyed for the pleasure of the fruit, is made mainly from Merlot (80%). Aged 12 months in barrel, it reveals aromas of candied red fruits and spicy notes, a silky, generous and well-balanced palate with round, melted tannins. Ideal with prime rib...
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