Wines made from Cabernet-Sauvignon grapes of Graves

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More informations about the variety Cabernet-Sauvignon

Cabernet-Sauvignon noir is a grape variety that originated in France (Bordeaux). It produces a variety of grape specially used for wine making. It is rare to find this grape to eat on our tables. This variety of grape is characterized by small bunches, and small grapes. Cabernet-Sauvignon noir can be found in many vineyards: South-West, Loire Valley, Languedoc & Roussillon, Cognac, Bordeaux, Armagnac, Rhone Valley, Provence & Corsica, Savoie & Bugey, Beaujolais.

More informations about the region of Bordeaux

Graves is a wine region on the left bank of the Bordeaux region of France, characterized by the gravel soils that give it its name. Unique among the sub-regions of Bordeaux, Graves is equally respected for its red and white wines. The AOC Graves, which covers both red and white wines, is the catch-all appellation of the district. A typical Graves red is based on the classic Bordeaux grapes, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, with Cabernet Franc, Malbec and Petit Verdot sometimes in a supporting role.

What are the typical flavors of the Cabernet-Sauvignon grape variety?

OakPresent in 81% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
EarthPresent in 75% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
Black fruitPresent in 74% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
Non oakPresent in 70% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
SpicesPresent in 65% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
Red fruitPresent in 65% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
OakyPresent in 54% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
MicrobioPresent in 46% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
LeatherPresent in 41% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
BlackberryPresent in 41% of Cabernet-Sauvignon

CherryPresent in 40% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
EarthyPresent in 36% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
VanillaPresent in 35% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
TobaccoPresent in 32% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
PlumPresent in 31% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
Black fruitsPresent in 28% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
Black currantPresent in 26% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
PepperPresent in 26% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
ChocolatePresent in 26% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
VegetalPresent in 24% of Cabernet-Sauvignon

News about the grape variety Cabernet-Sauvignon

Va Piano purchases 21 hectare vineyard in Walla Walla Valley

The boutique producer plans to grow Bordeaux and Italian varietals on the land, which it has purchased from SeVein Vineyards. The parcel is located in the middle of the SeVein slope, 274 to 335 metres (900 to 1,100 feet) above sea level. It benefits from similar loam soils and elevation to the celebrated Seven Hills Vineyard, which is located on the next ridge to the east. ‘I really feel like we are getting the best spot in all of SeVein for top quality Bordeaux and Italian varietals,’ said Va P ...

Ten years on: Chinese wine’s breakthrough moment at DWWA

The prestige attached to winning at the Decanter World Wine Awards (DWWA) means that being awarded a Bronze medal for some wineries will mean huge celebrations in China, Japan, India, or Thailand. Since the competition began in 2004, I have often reminded judges on my panel about this – whether they are journalists, sommeliers, educators, Masters of Wine or Master Sommeliers. Scroll down for new tasting notes and scores on Jia Bei Lan vintages: from the Chinese wine label that won big at DWWA 20 ...

Fuori Mondo announces Tuscan marble-aged Cabernet Sauvignon for €1,085

Most of the Italian masterpieces of the Renaissance in the 15th and 16th centuries were carved out of marble. Since the 1980s, Italian viticulture has had its Renaissance in the form of wine, but not much was often thought about combining the two. ‘Man needs to realise his dreams,’ said Yannick Alléno, presenting Fuori Marmo 2019, a unique marble-aged Cabernet Sauvignon from the Costa Toscana IGT at his three-star Michelin restaurant, Pavillon Ledoyen, in Paris last week. The idea was born in 20 ...