Wines made from Cabernet-Sauvignon grapes of Vin de France
Discover the best wines made with Cabernet-Sauvignon as a single variety or as a blend of Vin de France.
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 Vin de France
Vin de France is the most basic level of quality for wines from France. These are generally uncomplicated everyday drinks - most often blends, but perhaps also Varietal wines based on a well-known Grape variety such as Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Chardonnay or Sauvignon Blanc. Wines from France are those that do not meet the criteria stipulated by the Protected Designation of Origin (PDO) or Protected Geographical Indication (PGI) laws (see information on French wine labels). This may be because the vineyards are outside the delimited production areas or because the grape varieties or winemaking techniques used do not conform to the rules of the local appellations.
What are the typical flavors of the Cabernet-Sauvignon grape variety?
- Red fruitPresent in 44% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- OakPresent in 36% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- Black fruitPresent in 36% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- EarthPresent in 33% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- Non oakPresent in 30% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- SpicesPresent in 24% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- CherryPresent in 23% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- StrawberriesPresent in 20% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- MicrobioPresent in 17% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- Tree fruitPresent in 15% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- Citrus fruitPresent in 14% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- BlackberryPresent in 13% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- OakyPresent in 13% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- Black currantPresent in 11% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- VanillaPresent in 10% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- ChocolatePresent in 9% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- PlumPresent in 8% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- EarthyPresent in 8% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- RaspberryPresent in 8% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- VegetalPresent in 7% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
News about the grape variety Cabernet-Sauvignon
Daou Family Estates in Paso Robles expands to Tuscany
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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 ...