Cabernet Franc - Cabernet Sauvignon is a red blend rather than a single variety, with its roots in Bordeaux, France.
The wines show medium-full body, medium tannin, medium-high acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
The tasting note runs to cassis, floral, spice, tobacco, earthy and minerals.
It is planted most seriously in Bordeaux, Tuscany, Loire Valley and California.
In the vineyard it is marked by early ripening, medium vigour and a preference for moderate to warm climates.
It blends readily with Merlot and Malbec.
On other labels it goes by Cabernet Fran and Cabernet Francs.
At the table it suits sautéed pork chops with fennel, wild-mushroom ragu with pappardelle pasta and lamb shawarma.
The structure.
Where it grows.
Blends well with.
Food pairings.
Also labelled.
Cabernet Fran, Cabernet Francs.
Bottles to look for.
- 47 Anno Domini 'Le Argille' Cabernet di Cabernet Marca Trevigiana IGT, Veneto, Italy
- Alois Lageder 'Lowengang' Uvaggio Storico Cabernet Sudtirol - Alto Adige, Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy
- Ao Yun Shangri-la, Yunnan, China
- Bevan Cellars 'EE - Double E' Red, Oakville, USA
- Caballo Loco Grand Cru Maipo Andes, Maipo Valley, Chile
- Castello Banfi Aska Bolgheri, Tuscany, Italy
- Chateau de Fosse-Seche Saumur Rouge Reserve du Pigeonnier, Loire, France
- Clau de Nell Anjou Cuvee Violette, Loire, France
Cabernet Franc - Cabernet Sauvignon: common questions
01.What does Cabernet Franc - Cabernet Sauvignon taste like?+
02.Where is Cabernet Franc - Cabernet Sauvignon from?+
03.Where is Cabernet Franc - Cabernet Sauvignon grown?+
04.What food pairs with Cabernet Franc - Cabernet Sauvignon?+
05.What else is Cabernet Franc - Cabernet Sauvignon called?+
Keep going: the A to Z grape index, or the wine regions of France.