Wines made from Cabernet-Sauvignon grapes of Pays d'Oc - Page 2
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?
- Black fruitPresent in 53% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- Red fruitPresent in 49% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- OakPresent in 46% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- SpicesPresent in 36% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- EarthPresent in 35% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- Non oakPresent in 34% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- CherryPresent in 26% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- BlackberryPresent in 25% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- OakyPresent in 24% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- MicrobioPresent in 24% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- Red fruitPresent in 23% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- VanillaPresent in 22% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- Black currantPresent in 21% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- EarthyPresent in 20% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- PepperPresent in 18% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- PlumPresent in 18% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- CheesePresent in 18% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- RaspberryPresent in 15% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- BlueberryPresent in 14% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- ChocolatePresent in 13% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
News about the grape variety Cabernet-Sauvignon
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