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Red Wines
Cabernet Franc
Parent of Cabernet Sauvignon: lighter, more aromatic and distinctly herbal, at its purest in the Loire.
In detail
- Origin
- Bordeaux and the Loire Valley, France.
- Major regions
- Chinon & Bourgueil · Saint-Émilion · Finger Lakes · Niagara Peninsula
- Grapes
- Cabernet Franc
- Flavour profile
- Raspberry, bell pepper, crushed gravel, violet and pencil shaving.
- Body
- Medium
- Acidity
- Medium-high
- Sweetness
- Dry
Recommended Glass
Red Wine Glass
A tall bowl with a moderately wide base tapering to a narrower opening, giving wine room to breathe while keeping aromatics in the glass.
About this glass →Serving Temperature
14–16°C (57–61°F)
A little cooler than room temperature for reds; properly cold but not frozen for whites and sparkling.
Food Pairings
- Roast pork
- Charcuterie
- Goat cheese
- Herb-roasted vegetables
- Duck confit
Notable examples & brands
- Château Cheval Blanc
- Charles Joguet Chinon
- Olga Raffault Les Picasses