Chateau de la Riviere ★ 4.4
Fronsac's flagship estate with 60 hectares and a spectacular 16th-century underground cave network. Known for structured, Merlot-dominant wines with Right Bank elegance.
Tasting: Visits, wine-and-cheese tastings, and cave-tour experiences available.
Signature wines: riviere-fronsac
Scores: Decanter 93 (2018), Wine Advocate 92 (2019)