Wines made from Cabernet-Sauvignon grapes of Médoc

Discover the best wines made with Cabernet-Sauvignon as a single variety or as a blend of Médoc.

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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

Bordeaux's Médoc is an area of coastal lagoons, sand dunes and pine forests located on the 45th parallel. It is also a global wine powerhouse, and home to four of the world's most prestigious wine villages: Pauillac, Margaux, Saint-Estèphe and Saint-Julien. The estates located in these villages produce some of the most expensive bottles in the world. The region has also provided all but one of the châteaux included in the official 1855 Bordeaux wine classification (Haut-Brion).

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

OakPresent in 98% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
EarthPresent in 95% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
Black fruitPresent in 92% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
Non oakPresent in 87% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
SpicesPresent in 79% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
Red fruitPresent in 79% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
OakyPresent in 78% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
LeatherPresent in 68% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
EarthyPresent in 63% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
CherryPresent in 61% of Cabernet-Sauvignon

MicrobioPresent in 61% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
BlackberryPresent in 60% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
VanillaPresent in 58% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
Black currantPresent in 58% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
TobaccoPresent in 54% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
PlumPresent in 53% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
ChocolatePresent in 51% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
Black fruitsPresent in 49% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
SmokePresent in 49% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
CassisPresent in 46% of Cabernet-Sauvignon

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