Gourmet products local specialties and wines Fronsac

Dating back to 1747, this 10 ha property has belonged to the same family since 1936. The red and rosé wines of Château Barrabaque are among the most famous of the Fronsac and Canon-Fronsac appellations. Concerned about the respect of the environment, Caroline Noël-Barraux, the owner since 2004, practices a reasoned culture of the vine. The methods of cultivation and vinification combine both tradition and modern techniques. The vines are worked according to the terroir. It is a beautiful address on the wine road.

Did you know? Fronsac also brews beer! It's all happening at the 3 Tertres artisanal and organic brewery. This brewery was founded in 2017 by Alain, a native of Ch'ti! In the old Belgian tradition, he brews 3 varieties of beer, but that's without taking into account seasonal ephemera (Christmas, etc.). We're there to buy a few bottles of this malted vintage (of course!), a visit or a tavern-style aperitif on Friday evenings from 5pm to 10pm.

An ^18th-century chartreuse whose charm is accentuated by southern avenues of cypress and umbrella pines, as well as a beautiful formal garden, Château de la Dauphine has been awarded 4 Best Of d'Or awards in the Architecture & Landscape, Restoration, Wine Tourism Promotion of Environmental Practices and Discovery & Innovation categories. Certified Organic since 2015 and HVE (Haute Valeur Environnementale) since 2018, the vineyard, producing Fronsac and Canon-Fronsac, is located on the best terroirs of the Fronsadais.

The story begins in 1950 with the purchase of 6 hectares of vines... Today, Domaine Jean-Yves Millaire is a certified organic (biodynamic) winegrower, with 45 hectares of vines in the Fronsac, Canon Fronsac and Bordeaux appellations. Since 1998, the vineyard has undergone a number of changes, including the planting of new, atypical grape varieties such as jurançon noir, petit manseng, colombard and riesling. The treasure hunt is a great activity for the whole family (5 years and up).

Vignoble Alain Roux GFA is a winery located in Fronsac. The winery's website features various sections, including "Home", "Our history", "Buy our wines", "News" and "Contact". Customers can build up their baskets by choosing the number of products they want, then validate their baskets and payment methods. Once the terms and conditions have been accepted, the order becomes final once the products have been paid for. It is important to note that products remain the property of the winery until invoices have been paid in full. Once delivery has been made, the customer becomes the owner and responsible for the items.

Château Lamarche Canon is a vineyard located in Fronsac. They offer a variety of wines such as Loupiot, Chateau Lamarche, La Rose Garnier, Volcelest, Château Canon ST Michel, Château Cavale, JEAN, PEPETTE and LA HASE VIN ROSE. You can also join a guided tour of the winery to learn more about the winemaking process.

At the confluence of the Isle and Dordogne rivers, Fronsac is a quality wine-growing area. The vineyard is said to be the first historic vineyard in the Bordeaux region. Cardinal de Richelieu set his sights on it in 1632. Barely a century later, his great-nephew and godson of Louis XIV lived at the château. Imprisoned in the Bastille for his libertine gallantries, he introduced Fronsac wine to the court of Versailles. Its medicinal properties earned it the name "Richelieu's herbal tea". The story will be told during a visit to the château.

The Maison des Vins de Fronsac is a good starting point for discovering the wines and châteaux of the great terroirs of the Fronsac and Canon Fronsac appellations. With over 100 references at owner's prices, the store already offers a good overview, presenting at least one vintage per château. Almost every day, a new wine is offered for tasting. Open houses at some thirty vineyards are organized every year in October. Don't miss out!