Wines made from Cabernet-Sauvignon grapes of Graves - Page 2
Discover the best wines made with Cabernet-Sauvignon as a single variety or as a blend of Graves.
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 64% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- EarthPresent in 59% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- Black fruitPresent in 53% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- Non oakPresent in 45% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- Red fruitPresent in 45% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- SpicesPresent in 38% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- OakyPresent in 28% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- LeatherPresent in 20% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- CherryPresent in 19% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- EarthyPresent in 19% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- BlackberryPresent in 18% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- MicrobioPresent in 15% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- Black currantPresent in 13% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- VanillaPresent in 13% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- PlumPresent in 12% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- TobaccoPresent in 11% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- Dark fruitPresent in 10% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- Citrus fruitPresent in 9% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- Tree fruitPresent in 8% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- ChocolatePresent in 8% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
News about the grape variety Cabernet-Sauvignon
Cape Mentelle winery to be acquired by Endeavour Group
Endeavour Group announced it has signed an agreement with Moët Hennessy, the wine and spirits arm of French luxury goods giant LVMH, to acquire Cape Mentelle. A fee wasn’t disclosed. Completion of the deal will take place ‘in due course’, pending licensing approval, said Endeavour, a leading retail and hospitality group that has alcohol retailer Dan Murphy’s and several other wine brands in its portfolio. Cape Mentelle was founded in 1970 and the deal heralds an ownership change for a pioneer of ...
Argentina harvest report 2022: ‘wines with excellent ageing potential’
The grapes have been picked and Argentina is able to file another successful harvest for 2022, to match the previous four years. However producers are reporting that 2022 was the most singular of recent vintages, with each region experiencing its own challenges. Mendoza ‘The 2021-2022 season reminds me of a good Hollywood movie,’ said Martín Kaiser, viticulturist at Doña Paula in Mendoza. ‘It certainly kept us entertained. Our hearts were in our mouths all the way through, but it had a great end ...
Penfolds doubles production capacity in France following Château Lanessan acquisition
The deal includes 390ha of land in the Haut-Médoc appellation, of which 80ha is currently planted with Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Petit Verdot, along with the winery. It will allow TWE’s flagship brand, Penfolds, to increase its focus on creating blends featuring grapes from Bordeaux and Barossa. Earlier this year, chief winemaker Peter Gago unveiled Penfolds II, a Cabernet-Shiraz-Merlot blend created in partnership with Dourthe Bordeaux. The wine featured 71% grapes grown in Bordeaux and 29 ...
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