Domaine la TaupeCarnix Cabernet Franc
Red wine
This wine is a blend of 2 varietals which are the Cabernet franc and the Pineau d'Aunis.
This wine generally goes well with pork, poultry or beef.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Carnix Cabernet Franc of Domaine la Taupe in the region of Loire Valley often reveals types of flavors of earthy, stone or earth and sometimes also flavors of spices, red fruit or black fruit.
Food and wine pairings with Carnix Cabernet Franc
Pairings that work perfectly with Carnix Cabernet Franc
Original food and wine pairings with Carnix Cabernet Franc
The Carnix Cabernet Franc of Domaine la Taupe matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, pork or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of beef bourguignon with cookéo, stuffed squid in the sétoise sauce or old-fashioned venison stew.
Details and technical informations about Domaine la Taupe's Carnix Cabernet Franc.
Discover the grape variety: Cabernet franc
Supple, fragrant reds with fine tannins and vibrant freshness, showing raspberry, violet, green pepper, pencil lead and gentle spice aromas. Star of the Loire as a single variety (Chinon, Bourgueil, Saumur-Champigny) and of the right bank of Bordeaux in blends (Cheval Blanc at 60%). Also in semi-dry Anjou rosés. A historic Bordeaux variety, parent of Cabernet-Sauvignon, Merlot and Carmenère.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Carnix Cabernet Franc from Domaine la Taupe are 2017, 2016
Informations about the Domaine la Taupe
The Domaine la Taupe is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 12 wines for sale in the of Loire Valley to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Loire Valley
Kingdom of lively, dry whites and fine sparklers. Mineral, taut Sauvignon Blanc (Sancerre, Pouilly-Fumé) with citrus and gunflint notes. Multiform Chenin Blanc (Vouvray, Savennières, Layon): straight dry, floral off-dry or noble sweet honey-quince. Saline, iodised Muscadet (Melon B.
The word of the wine: Musty (taste of)
A disgusting taste due to a defect in the grapes or, more commonly, a defect in the barrel.
