Chateau Haut-Mazeris
Chateau Haut-Mazeris sits in Canon-Fronsac, a compact appellation within Bordeaux's Libournais region known for structured, mineral-driven reds. The estate produces two core wines: a Canon-Fronsac blend of Cabernet Franc, Merlot, and Cabernet Sauvignon, and a Fronsac built from Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Cabernet Franc. Both have been assessed by Wine Spectator and Decanter. The Canon-Fronsac, the flagship expression, reflects the appellation's volcanic clay soils and cooler microclimate—elements that favor Cabernet Franc's herbal precision and tannin architecture. Canon-Fronsac itself remains one of Bordeaux's less commercialized zones, where smaller producers focus on balance and terroir over volume. The Fronsac offering extends the portfolio into the broader appellation, a step down in intensity but aligned with the region's philosophy of elegant, age-worthy reds.
Critics
Decanter, Wine Spectator