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12 pin-worthy

Outstanding houses in Fronsac.

Region DNA

The character of Fronsac

Based on 217 wines with structural data

Style profile

IntensityAcidSweetTanninFizz
IntensityAcidSweetTanninFizz
Consistent

Tight, signature style across producers

Fronsac
Country avg

FEM score distribution

90+ Elite
4
80–89 Great
54
70–79 Good
11
<70 Other
1

Based on 70 rated wineries in this region

Flavor territory

Black fruitOakRed fruitEarthSpices

Most frequent primary flavor groups

Style breakdown

Bordeaux Libournais Red
183
Bordeaux Red
15
Southwest France Red
12
French Bordeaux Rosé
11
Bordeaux White
5
Bordeaux Saint-Émilion
2
Languedoc-Roussillon Red
2
Southern Rhône Red
1

Wine style frequency · Bar length = relative count

Top grape varieties

Merlot204Cabernet Franc160Cabernet Sauvignon136Malbec30Petit Verdot18Shiraz/Syrah9Negrette6Sauvignon Blanc5Grenache4Sémillon3

Varieties ranked by number of wines · Number = wine count

Most representative winery

The estate whose wines are closest to the regional average — the truest expression of Fronsac

Château Tasta

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About Fronsac

Fronsac is a wine region in France, home to 105 producers tracked on Femente, 4 of them rated 90+ on the critic index. Its vineyards are led by Merlot, Cabernet Franc, and Cabernet Sauvignon, producing Bordeaux Libournais Red and Bordeaux Red wines with notes of Black fruit, Oak, and Red fruit.

Fronsac — good to know

What grape varieties are grown in Fronsac?
The most planted varieties in Fronsac are Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Malbec, based on the wines Femente tracks across the region.
What wines is Fronsac known for?
Fronsac is known for Bordeaux Libournais Red, Bordeaux Red, and Southwest France Red wines and flavors of Black fruit, Oak, and Red fruit.
How many wineries are in Fronsac?
Femente tracks 105 producers in Fronsac, of which 4 are rated 90+ on the critic index.
Where is Fronsac?
Fronsac is a wine region in France.

Fronsac

Fronsac builds wines on iron-rich clay where Merlot and Cabernet Franc push toward structure and grip—compact, mineral reds that demand patience and reward it with savory depth.

Producers in Fronsac

Wineries in Fronsac

Restaurants in Fronsac

Restaurants in Fronsac