Cabernet-Sauvignon vs Merlot
Compare Cabernet-Sauvignon and Merlot: profile, average rating, producing countries and number of wines. The guide to choosing between these two grapes.
| Cabernet-Sauvignon | Merlot | |
|---|---|---|
| Colour | noir | noir |
| Number of wines | 99344 | 81120 |
| Average rating | 3.71 / 5 | 3.66 / 5 |
| Producing countries | France, United States, Italy, Australia, Chile | France, Italy, United States, Spain, Chile |
Cabernet-Sauvignon
Structured, tannic reds, deeply coloured, with aromas of blackcurrant, blackberry, cedar, tobacco and graphite, underpinned by firm acidity and fine ageing potential. Cornerstone of the great Médoc estates (Pauillac, Saint-Estèphe, Saint-Julien) and signature of Napa Valley, Coonawarra and Maipo. The world's most planted red variety, a natural cross of Cabernet Franc x Sauvignon Blanc born in Bordeaux.
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Round and fleshy reds with a velvety texture, showing aromas of ripe plum, black cherry, cocoa and truffle notes with age. Supple tannins, generous alcohol, indulgent finish. Pillar of Libournais (Pomerol with Pétrus, Saint-Émilion with Cheval Blanc and Ausone) and signature of Super Tuscans, Italian Wales and Washington State. A cross of Cabernet Franc × Magdeleine Noire, France's most planted red variety.
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