Wines made from Cabernet-Sauvignon grapes of Coteaux d'Aix-en-Provence
Discover the best wines made with Cabernet-Sauvignon as a single variety or as a blend of Coteaux d'Aix-en-Provence.
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 Provence
Côteaux d'Aix-en-Provence is one of the main French appellations in the Provence wine region, located in the extreme southeast of the country. It is the second largest appellation in the region, with about 4,000 hectares North and west of Aix-en-Provence - the town from which it takes its name. The area also bears the tiny title of AOCPalette. The Côteaux d'Aix-en-Provence appellation was first introduced as a VDQS in 1956, having been informally known as Côteaux du Roy René (René d'Anjou being a 15th century French king famous for his love of wine and the Vine).
What are the typical flavors of the Cabernet-Sauvignon grape variety?
- Red fruitPresent in 38% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- StrawberriesPresent in 30% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- Tree fruitPresent in 29% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- Citrus fruitPresent in 25% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- EarthPresent in 25% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- OakPresent in 24% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- MicrobioPresent in 17% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- Non oakPresent in 16% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- CitrusPresent in 16% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- PeachPresent in 16% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- SpicesPresent in 15% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- RaspberryPresent in 12% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- Black fruitPresent in 12% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- GrapefruitPresent in 11% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- MineralityPresent in 11% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- MelonPresent in 10% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- CherryPresent in 10% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- OakyPresent in 9% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- FloralPresent in 8% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- ApplesPresent in 8% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
News about the grape variety Cabernet-Sauvignon
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 ...
Ten years on: Chinese wine’s breakthrough moment at DWWA
The prestige attached to winning at the Decanter World Wine Awards (DWWA) means that being awarded a Bronze medal for some wineries will mean huge celebrations in China, Japan, India, or Thailand. Since the competition began in 2004, I have often reminded judges on my panel about this – whether they are journalists, sommeliers, educators, Masters of Wine or Master Sommeliers. Scroll down for new tasting notes and scores on Jia Bei Lan vintages: from the Chinese wine label that won big at DWWA 20 ...
Daou Family Estates in Paso Robles expands to Tuscany
The new Daou Family estate has yet to be named but the purchase includes 70 hectares of land and an old farmhouse called Coroglie. Next month, the Daou brothers will plant 20 hectares of vines focusing on Bordeaux varietals Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Merlot. The vineyard will incorporate biodynamic principles, as well as dry-farming and organic approaches. The first harvest is planned for 2025. Winemaker Daniel Daou was drawn to the new estate by the similarities he found with the pr ...