Wines made from Cabernet-Sauvignon grapes of Languedoc

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

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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 Languedoc-Roussillon

Languedoc (formerly Coteaux du Languedoc) is a key appellation used in the Languedoc-Roussillon wine region of southern France. It covers Dry table wines of all three colors (red, white and rosé) from the entire region, but leaves Sweet and Sparkling wines to other more specialized appellations. About 75% of all Languedoc wines are red, with the remaining 25% split roughly down the middle between whites and rosés. The appellation covers most of the Languedoc region and almost a third of all the vineyards in France.

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

Black fruitPresent in 23% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
OakPresent in 16% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
EarthPresent in 14% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
Red fruitPresent in 13% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
Non oakPresent in 12% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
SpicesPresent in 11% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
MicrobioPresent in 7% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
BlackberryPresent in 7% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
LeatherPresent in 6% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
VanillaPresent in 6% of Cabernet-Sauvignon

OakyPresent in 5% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
Black currantPresent in 4% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
PepperPresent in 4% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
PlumPresent in 4% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
RaspberryPresent in 3% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
CherryPresent in 3% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
Black fruitsPresent in 3% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
Red fruitPresent in 3% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
CheesePresent in 3% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
StrawberriesPresent in 2% of Cabernet-Sauvignon

News about the grape variety Cabernet-Sauvignon

Kylie Minogue launches her wine range in the US

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Black Friday wine and spirits deals 2022

If you’re looking to replenish your wine rack or spirits cabinet ahead of Christmas, then Black Friday is a great time to do it. With all major drinks retailers offering discounts on bottles in their range, you’ll be able to get some great deals on wine, Champagne and spirits. Offers have already started, with new deals going live on Black Friday and throughout the weekend into Cyber Monday. So it’s worth checking back regularly if you are looking for a particular producer or b ...

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 ...