Wines made from Cabernet-Sauvignon grapes of Les Baux-de-Provence
Discover the best wines made with Cabernet-Sauvignon as a single variety or as a blend of Les Baux-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
Les Baux de Provence is a small Village perched in the Alpilles region of Provence, in southeastern France. It is known for its high quality red and rosé wines, produced mainly from Grenache, Syrah and Mourvedre. The classic Baux de Provence wine is a Deep red with aromas of mountain herbs, black olives, violets and stewed blackberries. The Baux de Provence appellation did not cover white wines until a few years ago.
What are the typical flavors of the Cabernet-Sauvignon grape variety?
- Red fruitPresent in 15% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- EarthPresent in 14% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- Black fruitPresent in 13% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- OakPresent in 13% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- Non oakPresent in 10% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- CherryPresent in 7% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- SpicesPresent in 7% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- Black fruitsPresent in 7% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- MicrobioPresent in 7% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- EarthyPresent in 6% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- StrawberriesPresent in 6% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- PlumPresent in 6% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- LeatherPresent in 5% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- RaspberryPresent in 4% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- Red fruitPresent in 4% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- PeachPresent in 3% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- Tree fruitPresent in 3% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- Citrus fruitPresent in 3% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- TobaccoPresent in 3% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- Dried fruitPresent in 3% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
News about the grape variety Cabernet-Sauvignon
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 ...
The rise of California Cabernet Franc plus 20 top wines worth seeking out
In the wake of the second destructive wave of the phylloxera bug in California in the 1980s and 1990s, Cabernet Sauvignon rose to such prominence and dominance (especially in Napa Valley) that I, like most people, assumed it must now be the most expensive grape variety in the state. Wrong. That would be Cabernet Franc. Top 20 California Cabernet Franc wines Slowly, steadily and quietly, Cabernet Sauvignon’s father has displaced its son* as the priciest grape to buy and the grape that is generati ...
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 ...