AOC · Red

Where is Fronsac wine from?

Fronsac is a red wine from Fronsac, in Libournais, Bordeaux, France. It is an AOC wine made mainly from Merlot and Cabernet Franc.

Fronsac at a glance

Classification	AOC
Appellation	Fronsac
Style	Red wine
Grapes	Merlot, Cabernet Franc
Village or town	Fronsac
Subregion	Libournais
Region	Bordeaux
Country	France
Vineyard area	771 ha
Coordinates	44.9236, -0.2728

Fronsac

Fronsac, Bordeaux, France

AOC

Hillside Merlot west of Libourne

Appellation: Fronsac
Grapes: Merlot, Cabernet Franc
Vineyard: 771 ha

Fronsac lies on hills above the Dordogne just west of Libourne, close to Pomerol. It makes only red wine, around 80% from Merlot, from about 771 hectares. The smaller Canon-Fronsac appellation sits inside it near the river.

Second wines

Château de la Rivière
Château de la Dauphine
Château Fontenil
Château Villars

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Fronsac: questions and answers

Where is Fronsac wine from?

Fronsac is a red wine from Fronsac, in Libournais, Bordeaux, France. It is an AOC wine made mainly from Merlot and Cabernet Franc.

Which country is Fronsac from?

Fronsac is from France, in the Bordeaux wine region.

What grape is Fronsac made from?

Fronsac is made mainly from Merlot and Cabernet Franc.

Is Fronsac a red or a white wine?

Fronsac is a red wine.

How big is Fronsac?

Fronsac covers about 771 hectares of vineyards.

Who are the best producers of Fronsac?

Producers to know include Château de la Rivière, Château de la Dauphine, Château Fontenil and Château Villars.

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Sources: en.wikipedia.org, fr.wikipedia.org

Last reviewed October 2026.