Winery VergelegenReserve Cabernet Franc - Merlot
Red wine
This wine is a blend of 2 varietals which are the Cabernet franc and the Merlot.
In the mouth this red wine is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
This wine generally goes well with poultry, beef or game (deer, venison).
Taste structure of the Reserve Cabernet Franc - Merlot from the Winery Vergelegen
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Reserve Cabernet Franc - Merlot of Winery Vergelegen in the region of Western Cape is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
Food and wine pairings with Reserve Cabernet Franc - Merlot
Pairings that work perfectly with Reserve Cabernet Franc - Merlot
Original food and wine pairings with Reserve Cabernet Franc - Merlot
The Reserve Cabernet Franc - Merlot of Winery Vergelegen matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of traditional flemish carbonades, seven o'clock leg of lamb or rabbit with mustard, thyme and cream.
Details and technical informations about Winery Vergelegen's Reserve Cabernet Franc - Merlot.
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 Reserve Cabernet Franc - Merlot from Winery Vergelegen are 2005, 0
Informations about the Winery Vergelegen
The Winery Vergelegen is one of of the world's great estates. It offers 39 wines for sale in the of Stellenbosch to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Stellenbosch
Showcase of the South African vineyard: signature Cabernet Sauvignon as king red — structured and age-worthy with notes of blackcurrant, blackberry, cedar, tobacco and a menthol touch, firm tannins. Emblematic national Pinotage (created 1925) opulent and smoky (blackberry, coffee, leather). Fleshy Shiraz, supple Merlot as complement. Vibrant Chenin Blanc, ample Chardonnay and lively Sauvignon in whites.
The wine region of Western Cape
Cradle of South African wine. Signature Chenin Blanc (Steen, 20%) in ample, fresh whites with notes of quince, yellow apple, honey and acacia flower, from crisp dry to sweet. Sharp, iodised Sauvignon Blanc (Walker Bay, Constantia), balanced Chardonnay. Reds: emblematic Pinotage with roasted aromas (coffee, plum, smoke), firm Cabernet Sauvignon, spicy Syrah.
The word of the wine: Metis (grape variety)
A grape variety resulting from the crossing of two varieties of the same species. For example, pinotage (a South African grape variety) is the result of crossing pinot noir and cinsault.
