Canon Fronsac Château Junayme 1989
The 1989 Château Junayme is an estate-bottled red wine produced by de Coninck-Horeau under the Appellation Canon-Fronsac Contrôlée. This specific vintage is characterized as full-bodied and concentrated, achieving a score of 96 points.
The wine originates from Canon Fronsac, a small appellation located on the right bank of Bordeaux in the Libournais district, situated just west of Pomerol and northwest of Saint-Émilion. The area is positioned on limestone hills around the village of Fronsac, forming the most prestigious core of the broader Fronsac region. The local climate is influenced by the Atlantic Ocean and moderated by the waters of the Dordogne river, providing mild temperatures and significant humidity. The terroir consists primarily of limestone and clay over an asteries limestone bedrock, offering excellent drainage.
As is traditional for the right bank of Bordeaux, the vineyards in this area are the domain of Merlot and Cabernet Franc. Wines from Canon Fronsac are predominantly based on Merlot, which typically makes up 70 to 90 percent of the blend, supplemented by Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, and smaller quantities of Malbec. The broader Bordeaux region has been exporting wine since the Middle Ages and remains famous for its elegant blends. Within this historic context, Canon Fronsac is recognized as an underrated source of structured Bordeaux red wines crafted in a style reminiscent of Pomerol.
The history of the wine
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Bordeaux
Bordeaux on the Atlantic is the world's most famous wine region and has been exporting wine since the Middle Ages. The legendary 1855 classification still ranks the area's leading châteaux. On the left bank of the Gironde, Cabernet Sauvignon dominates on gravel soils, while the right bank is the domain of Merlot and Cabernet Franc. The region is known for elegant, age-worthy blends of great finesse.
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