Wines made from Cabernet-Sauvignon grapes of Pays d'Oc
Discover the best wines made with Cabernet-Sauvignon as a single variety or as a blend of Pays d'Oc.
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
Pays d'Oc is the PGI for red, white and rosé wines that are produced over a wide area of the southern coast of France. The PGI catchment area corresponds roughly to the Languedoc-roussillon">Languedoc-Roussillon wine region, one of the largest wine regions in France. The area covers all wines that are not produced under the strict laws that govern AOC-level appellations in the regions: among them, Corbières, Minervois and the Languedoc appellation itself. The Pays d'Oc PGI is arguably the most important in France, producing the majority of the country's PGI wines.
What are the typical flavors of the Cabernet-Sauvignon grape variety?
- OakPresent in 72% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- Black fruitPresent in 71% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- Red fruitPresent in 67% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- Non oakPresent in 61% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- EarthPresent in 61% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- SpicesPresent in 57% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- OakyPresent in 49% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- VanillaPresent in 40% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- CherryPresent in 37% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- MicrobioPresent in 34% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- BlackberryPresent in 33% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- PepperPresent in 29% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- ChocolatePresent in 26% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- Black currantPresent in 24% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- PlumPresent in 24% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- Red fruitPresent in 21% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- LeatherPresent in 21% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- Black fruitsPresent in 20% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- Dark fruitPresent in 19% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- BlueberryPresent in 19% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
News about the grape variety Cabernet-Sauvignon
Ukrainian wine, hanging in the balance
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Cape Mentelle winery to be acquired by Endeavour Group
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Investment platform Vint releases Judge Palmer NFTs
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