Canon Fronsac set contained within the the Fronsac region of Bordeaux just a couple of k from St. Emillon. Canon Fronsac is usually Merlot with Cabernet Franc. The alcohol is 13.5% and the bottle is sealed in cork. Medium deep full red in colour. Very stylish nose of plum, blackberry, nutmeg, chocolate and aged herbs. Is very nicely balance with a smidge of bitterness which builds the complexity of the palate. Lovely fruit characters and matched oak which broadens nicely with well structured tannin before a nice long finish. It's the tannin structure that gives it away as a Bordeaux. Plenty of complexity there that will also improve further in the medium term. I showed it to a few non-geeks who were also attracted to it. Very nice indeed. Drink 2007-2014; Price $60; Quality: 91/100 (Excellent) Value: Very Good - MA StarPanel© October 2007

Canon Fronsac is usually Merlot based with a goodly splash of Cabernet Franc thrown in and I’d guess this is no different. Recent warm to hot vintages are helping this AC produce excellent wines at very reasonable prices. Aromas of raspberry and black fruits, dried herbs, smoke, earth and a bit of oak. Savoury rather than fruity with some black tea fragrance adding interest. On the palate medium bodied with cherry, chocolate, dried herb and earthy flavours. Not especially weighty but has good sweet fruit supported by loose knit talc-like tannins and enough acidity to provide balance. Finishes nice and fresh with dark fruit and some licorice flavours. Delicious and highly drinkable. Rated : 90 Points; Price : $57; Drink : 2007 - 2017; Gary Walsh; Winorama

The wine of Canon de Brem with its rich, dark colour and flashes of purple, has a nose of truffles. Its brisk bouquet, its roundness on the palate and its balanced texture due to its finesse and the vivacity of its tannins, give Canon de Brem an outstanding aromatic length. Cellar it for 1-2 more years, and enjoy it over the following 10-15.