Château Cassagne Haut-Canon 2006
Canon-Fronsac AOC
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From a small estate rated ‘very good’ by Robert Parker, this little known gem offers gorgeous ripe fruit just starting to give way to complex leather and spice notes. Canon Fronsac is a lesser known Right Bank area, hence the wine’s impressive value.
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Wine Details
- Red - Medium to Full Bodied
France- Deep Crimson
- Merlot-based blend
- 10.125 Units
- 13.5% ABV
- 31 December 2020
Flavour Profile
Tasting notes
Supple black fruits, silky tannins, cedar and truffle notes
Aroma
Black cherry and plums with notes of spice and tobacco
The Wine
Until recently, wines from Canon Fronsac were regarded as good value alternatives to Pomerol and Saint Emilion, but nowadays they are recognised as great wines in their own right. Decanter advises: “The wines of Canon Fronsac are the best value in Bordeaux. Snap them up.” Cassagne Haut Canon is the property of Jean-Jacques Dubois and his family. Their charming farmhouse is perched on top of the Ronsac hill overlooking the Dordogne. Typically for the region, the estate’s 12 hectares of vines are mostly Merlot, with the two Cabernets playing supporting roles. Matured for a year in oak (40% new barrels, indicative of the serious quality of this claret), the 2006 is just now coming into its prime. Decant and enjoy with roast lamb, beef or duck.
Until recently, wines from Canon Fronsac were regarded as good value alternative
Magnificent, mellow claret from the superb, little known Canon Fronsac – delicious maturity, too
Jean-Marc Sauboua
Buyer for Bordeaux
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