Wines made from Cabernet-Sauvignon grapes of Limoux

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

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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

Limoux is a relatively New appellation (created in 2003) in the eastern Part of the Aude region of Southern France, which applies to both red and white wines. The vineyards extend around the town that gave it its name, in the foothills of the Pyrenees east of the Languedoc-Roussillon/corbieres">Corbières and south of Carcassonne. Historically, this region is best known for its Sparkling wines, which are produced and sold under the appellations of Blanquette de Limoux and Crémant de Limoux. The vineyards here are higher and cooler than those of any other appellation in the Languedoc-Roussillon, and also further away from the moderating temperature influences of the Mediterranean.

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

OakPresent in 9% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
Black fruitPresent in 7% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
SpicesPresent in 6% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
Red fruitPresent in 5% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
EarthPresent in 5% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
Non oakPresent in 5% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
OakyPresent in 4% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
Black fruitsPresent in 3% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
MicrobioPresent in 3% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
CassisPresent in 3% of Cabernet-Sauvignon

PepperPresent in 3% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
PlumPresent in 2% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
CedarPresent in 2% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
Dark fruitPresent in 2% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
ChocolatePresent in 2% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
MineralityPresent in 2% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
EarthyPresent in 2% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
CoffeePresent in 1% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
VegetalPresent in 1% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
AnisePresent in 1% of Cabernet-Sauvignon

News about the grape variety Cabernet-Sauvignon

To Kalon: Napa Valley’s star vineyard gets organic certification

To Kalon, a vineyard regarded as California’s crown jewel thanks to its enduring renown for producing world-class, top-scoring Cabernet Sauvignon, has secured its legendary status with organic certification. Blue-chip producers such as Robert Mondavi, Schrader Cellars, To Kalon Vineyard Company and Cliff Lede have all cemented their reputations on To Kalon fruit. But as iconic as they and this vineyard are, there is always room for improvement. The past three years have seen rigorous overhauls w ...

Vine trunks rise to meet climatic changes

While taller overall vines do exist in regions such as Galicia with their pergola training method, the roots of any vine usually top out at 37cm. It’s at this top point where the Vitis vinifera shoot is grafted in and continues to grow, giving us such grapes as Cabernet Sauvignon or Chardonnay. This is opposed to the rootstocks which are composed of various crosses of vines such as Vitis rupestris which aren’t used for wine production but are resistant to the root louse, phylloxera. This new tal ...

Kylie Minogue launches her wine range in the US

The ‘Spinning Around’ singer launched the wines on her birthday in 2020 as part of a collaboration with London-based Benchmark Drinks. The firm, founded by former Accolade Wines chief executive Paul Schaafsma, specialises in celebrity partnerships. It has also launched wines in tandem with Sarah Jessica Parker, Ian Botham and Graham Norton. Yet the Kylie Minogue range has been one of the star performers, selling 3.5 million bottles in the UK and a further 1.5 million bottles in 15 international ...