Wines made from Cabernet-Sauvignon grapes of Méditerranée
Discover the best wines made with Cabernet-Sauvignon as a single variety or as a blend of Méditerranée.
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 Pays
Méditérranée is a PGI title that covers wines produced in a large area of the South-eastern coast of France, roughly corresponding to the wine region of Provence but also including Part of the Rhône Valley. The PGI shares its territory with multiple AOC appellations as varied as Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Bandol and Côtes de Provence. The PGI Méditérranée catchment area extends over 10 departments (including the two on the island of Corsica), as well as smaller parts of the Isère, Loire and Rhône departments. Viticulture is essential to the culture and economy of this part of France.
What are the typical flavors of the Cabernet-Sauvignon grape variety?
- Red fruitPresent in 10% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- EarthPresent in 7% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- OakPresent in 5% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- CitrusPresent in 5% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- StrawberriesPresent in 5% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- Tree fruitPresent in 5% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- Citrus fruitPresent in 5% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- SpicesPresent in 4% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- RaspberryPresent in 4% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- PeachPresent in 4% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- CherryPresent in 3% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- MicrobioPresent in 3% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- MineralityPresent in 3% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- GrapefruitPresent in 3% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- VegetalPresent in 3% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- ApricotPresent in 3% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- Non oakPresent in 3% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- Black fruitPresent in 3% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- LeatherPresent in 3% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- LemonPresent in 2% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
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