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Francs

Francs wine guide: the appellation in France, its Merlot, the red wine and dry white wine it makes, and what to pour it with.

Country
France
Climate
Maritime/oceanic
Signature grape
Merlot
Styles
red · dry white · sweet white
6
Signature grapes
8
Bottles to find

Wine from Francs comes out of Côtes de Bordeaux, France, where it sits as an appellation.

The signature grape is Merlot, backed by Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Sauvignon Blanc and Semillon, plus one more.

The ground underneath is clay and limestone.

The climate is maritime/oceanic.

The vineyards themselves read as slopes.

Red wine, dry white wine and sweet white wine is what the region is known for, and in the glass it shows crisp and aromatic, showcasing typical varietal characters, richly flavored and though produced in limited quantities.

At the table these bottles work with beef dishes, poultry, spicy cuisine and rich pasta dishes.

Serve chilled.

Keeps for 5 to 10 years.

Soil
ClayLimestone
Climate
Maritime/oceanic
Terrain
Slopes
Styles
reddry whitesweet white

In the glass.

Dry white: Crisp and aromatic, Showcasing typical varietal characters.

Sweet white: Richly flavored, Though produced in limited quantities.

Grapes planted here.

Bottles to look for.

  • Chateau AD Francos, Francs Cotes de Bordeaux, France
  • Chateau Clos Fontaine, Francs Cotes de Bordeaux, France
  • Chateau Cru Godard, Francs Cotes de Bordeaux, France
  • Chateau de Francs L'Infini, Francs Cotes de Bordeaux, France
  • Chateau de Francs Les Cerisiers, Francs Cotes de Bordeaux, France
  • Chateau de Francs, Francs Cotes de Bordeaux, France
  • Chateau Franc Cardinal, Francs Cotes de Bordeaux, France
  • Chateau Godard-Bellevue, Francs Cotes de Bordeaux, France

At the table.

  • Beef dishes
  • Poultry
  • Spicy cuisine
  • Rich pasta dishes
  • Soft cheese

Serving and cellaring.

  • Serve chilled.
  • Keeps for 5 to 10 years.

Nearby regions.

Francs: common questions

01.
What grapes is Francs known for?
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Merlot is the signature grape of Francs. Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Sauvignon Blanc and Semillon are also planted here.
02.
What kind of wine does Francs make?
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Francs produces red wine, dry white wine and sweet white wine.
03.
Where is Francs?
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You will find Francs in France, where it is an appellation.
04.
What food goes with Francs wine?
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Try beef dishes, poultry, spicy cuisine, rich pasta dishes and soft cheese.
05.
How long does Francs wine age?
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Keeps for 5 to 10 years, though it varies by producer and vintage.

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