Fronsac AOC
Fronsac is a wine growing region named after the commune of Fronsac on the right bank of the Gironde estuary in Bordeaux. It includes the following communes: La Rivière, St.-Germain-la-Rivière, St.-Aignan, Saillans, St.Michel-de-Fronsac, Galgon, and Fronsac. Canon Fronsac AOC is a sub-appellation contained entirely within Fronsac AOC in the southern area nearest the Dordogne river.
The AOC produces red wines only, which are based primarily on Merlot. The major grape varieties grown, with approximate acreage given in parentheses, are Merlot, Cabernet Franc, and Cabernet Sauvignon. The appellation covers 771 ha, with approximately 100 winemakers producing 5 million bottles per year.
