Canon-Fronsac

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Canon-Fronsac is a Bordeaux wine appellation on the right bank of the Dordogne River, known for its Merlot-dominant red wines.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf Bordeaux appellation
French AOC
wine appellation
authorizedGrapeVariety Cabernet Franc
Cabernet Sauvignon
Malbec
Merlot
Petit Verdot
climate maritime
climateInfluence Atlantic Ocean
Dordogne River
country France
countrySubdivision Nouvelle-Aquitaine
foodPairing game dishes
hard cheeses
red meats
grapeBlendStyle Merlot-led with Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon support
grapeColor black grapes
locatedIn Bordeaux wine region
Gironde department
Right Bank of Bordeaux
locatedOn right bank of the Dordogne River
marketPosition value alternative to more famous Right Bank appellations
minimumAlcoholByVolume around 11.5% ABV
neighboringAppellation Fronsac
Pomerol
Saint-Émilion
primaryGrapeVariety Merlot
productionType still wine
regulation yields limited by AOC rules
regulatoryBody INAO
soilType clay-limestone
limestone plateau
subregionOf Libournais
typicalAgingPotential several years in bottle
typicalAroma black fruits
floral notes
red fruits
spice notes
typicalServingTemperature around 16–18 °C
typicalStructure medium to full-bodied
typicalTanninLevel moderate to firm tannins
wineColor red
wineStyle Merlot-dominant blends

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