Wines made from Cabernet-Sauvignon grapes of Côtes de Provence
Discover the best wines made with Cabernet-Sauvignon as a single variety or as a blend of Côtes de 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
The AOC Côtes de Provence is the largest appellation in the Provence wine region of southeastern France. It covers about 20,000 hectares of vineyards, which produce the vast majority of Provence's rosé wine. This appellation includes most of the vineyards in the Var department - essentially the eastern half of the Provence wine region - with the exception of 2,250 hectares North of Toulon which are reserved for the Côteaux Varois en Provence appellation. Although it also covers red and white wine, about 80% of Côtes de Provence production is rosé.
What are the typical flavors of the Cabernet-Sauvignon grape variety?
- Red fruitPresent in 62% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- EarthPresent in 48% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- Tree fruitPresent in 44% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- StrawberriesPresent in 43% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- OakPresent in 41% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- Citrus fruitPresent in 39% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- MicrobioPresent in 37% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- Black fruitPresent in 37% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- SpicesPresent in 33% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- Non oakPresent in 30% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- PeachPresent in 26% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- CitrusPresent in 24% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- RaspberryPresent in 22% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- CherryPresent in 18% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- Red fruitPresent in 17% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- MelonPresent in 16% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- MineralityPresent in 16% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- FloralPresent in 15% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- OakyPresent in 14% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- GrapefruitPresent in 14% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
News about the grape variety Cabernet-Sauvignon
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A first for a Sonoma-based winery, the NFTs entitle investors to own three bottles of Judge Palmer Cabernet Sauvignon wine signed by the winemakers. ‘Wine has long been the ultimate collectible, so I think the NFT space is a natural extension for the wine market,’ said Emmitt. ‘An NFT is the perfect way for collectors to retain a digital record of a favourite vintage of wine, a reminder of the experience long after the bottle has been consumed.’ The wines – Judge Palmer 2 ...
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 ...
Sarah Jane Evans MW: My top 10 Spanish fine wines of 2021
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