Winery Etienne NicolasCabernet Franc

Red wine of Val de Loire of France

3.3

(Average of the reviews for all vintages combined and from several consumer review sources)

Tasters generally liked this wine.

The Cabernet Franc of Winery Etienne Nicolas is a red wine from the region of Val de Loire of Val de Loire.
This wine generally goes well with pork, poultry or beef.

Food and wine pairings with Cabernet Franc

Pairings that work perfectly with Cabernet Franc

Original food and wine pairings with Cabernet Franc

Wine and food pairings with Game (deer, venison)

Mild and soft cheese

The Cabernet Franc of Winery Etienne Nicolas matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, pork or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of empanadas de carne (argentina), rabbit stew the old fashioned way or duck confit (canned).

Details and technical informations about Winery Etienne Nicolas's Cabernet Franc.

Winery

Winery Etienne Nicolas

Grape varieties

Cabernet franc

Region/Great wine region

Val de Loire

Country

France

Style of wine

Red

Allergens

Contains sulfites

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

Cabernet Franc - 2016

In the top 100 of of Val de Loire wines

Average rating: 3.3

Cabernet Franc - 2014

In the top 100 of of Val de Loire wines

Average rating: 3.2

The best vintages of Cabernet Franc from Winery Etienne Nicolas are 2016, 2014

Informations about the Winery Etienne Nicolas

The winery offers 29 different wines.

Its wines get an average rating of 3.5.

It is in the top 30 of the best estates in the region

It is located in Val de Loire

The Winery Etienne Nicolas is one of of the world's great estates. It offers 30 wines for sale in the of Val de Loire to come and discover on site or to buy online.

In the top 300000 of of France wines

In the top 55000 of of Val de Loire wines

In the top 550000 of red wines

In the top 1500000 wines of the world

The wine region of Val de Loire

France's most diverse vineyard, 800 km along the Loire (~48,300 ha). Flagship whites: lively, mineral Sauvignon from Sancerre-Pouilly (citrus, boxwood, gunflint), Loire Chenin from vibrant dry to noble sweet wines (quince, honey, taut acidity), Melon de Bourgogne of saline Muscadet on lees. Cabernet Franc reds (Chinon, Bourgueil, Saumur-Champigny): raspberry, bell pepper, graphite, silky tannins. Sparkling Cremants with brioche-apple notes.