Wines made from Cabernet-Sauvignon grapes of Graves - Page 3
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 32% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- Black fruitPresent in 24% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- EarthPresent in 23% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- Red fruitPresent in 15% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- Non oakPresent in 14% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- SpicesPresent in 10% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- OakyPresent in 7% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- EarthyPresent in 7% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- MicrobioPresent in 7% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- PlumPresent in 5% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- Citrus fruitPresent in 5% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- Tree fruitPresent in 5% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- Black currantPresent in 4% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- LeatherPresent in 4% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- VegetalPresent in 3% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- CherryPresent in 3% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- VanillaPresent in 3% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- ChocolatePresent in 2% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- CheesePresent in 2% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- BlackberryPresent in 2% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
News about the grape variety Cabernet-Sauvignon
Chile harvest report 2022: ‘a challenging year in terms of climate’
Just over 6,400km in length, Chile is a country with a fascinating range of terroirs. This is fully reflected in the diversity of its wines. Heavily influenced by air currents from the Pacific Ocean to the west and the Andes to the east, all of Chile’s wine producing valleys have their own microclimates, as well as distinct complex soil composition. This variety means that individual vineyards experienced the harvest conditions of 2022 in different ways. It was a year that saw the continuation o ...
Bordeaux 2021 harvest was 20% below 10-year average following spring frosts
The Conseil Interprofessionnel du Vin de Bordeaux (CIVB) revealed that the Bordeaux 2021 vintage was 20% below the region’s 10-year average. Bud burst came earlier than usual amid very sunny weather in March, and many young buds were then destroyed by severe frosts, which hammered the region in early April. It means that producers will have just 503 million bottles from the 2021 vintage, which is significantly below average. The region’s sweet whites, including Sauternes, suffered the sharpest y ...
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 ...
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