Wines made from Cabernet-Sauvignon grapes of Crémant de Loire
Discover the best wines made with Cabernet-Sauvignon as a single variety or as a blend of Crémant de Loire.
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 Loire Valley
Crémant de Loire is the regional appellation for Sparkling wines from Anjou, Saumur and Touraine - the heart of France's Loire Valley wine region. Chenin Blanc is the main ingredient. A wide range of other traditional Loire grape varieties can be used. These include the obvious choices of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, but also Cabernet Franc, Pineau d'Aunis, Grolleau Noir and even Cabernet Sauvignon.
What are the typical flavors of the Cabernet-Sauvignon grape variety?
- Tree fruitPresent in 8% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- MicrobioPresent in 7% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- Citrus fruitPresent in 7% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- EarthPresent in 6% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- Green applePresent in 6% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- CreamPresent in 5% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- ApplesPresent in 5% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- OakPresent in 5% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- Non oakPresent in 5% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- VegetalPresent in 4% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- StrawberriesPresent in 4% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- PearPresent in 4% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- CitrusPresent in 4% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- Red fruitPresent in 4% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- PeachPresent in 3% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- Tropical fruitPresent in 3% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- ToastyPresent in 3% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- RaspberryPresent in 3% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- SpicesPresent in 3% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- YeastPresent in 2% 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 ...
Decanter’s Regional Editors pick out their top wines for Decanter Fine Wine Encounter NYC
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Bordeaux 2021 harvest was 20% below 10-year average following spring frosts
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