Wines made from Cabernet-Sauvignon grapes of Pays d'Oc - Page 7
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?
- Red fruitPresent in 7% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- Black fruitPresent in 6% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- EarthPresent in 6% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- OakPresent in 5% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- SpicesPresent in 2% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- Non oakPresent in 1% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- Red fruitPresent in 1% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- ChocolatePresent in 1% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- PlasticPresent in 1% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- PepperPresent in 1% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- CassisPresent in 1% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- Black currantPresent in 1% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- LeatherPresent in 1% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- CocoaPresent in 1% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- OakyPresent in 1% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- MicrobioPresent in 1% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- Dried fruitPresent in 1% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
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