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Vin rougeBordeaux, France

Cabernet Franc

Aussi connu sous le nom de: Bouchet, Breton

The parent of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc produces more elegant, aromatic wines with distinctive herbal notes. It shines in the Loire Valley and adds finesse to Bordeaux blends.

CorpsMedium
AciditéHigh
TaninsMedium
DouceurDry
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Cabernet Franc is one of the few red grapes that can ripen fully in cooler climates like the Loire Valley.

👃 Notes de dégustation

Saveurs principales

RaspberryRed currantStrawberry

Saveurs secondaires

Bell pepperTobaccoVioletsGraphite

Arômes

HerbsCrushed rocksSpice

🌍 Régions viticoles célèbres

Chinon

France
Pure varietal expression

Loire Valley benchmark with silky, elegant wines

Saint-Émilion

France
Right Bank elegance

Key blending partner, sometimes dominant

Finger Lakes

USA
American cool-climate style

Cool climate producing aromatic, food-friendly wines

Friuli

Italy
Northern Italian expression

Fresh, herbaceous style

🍽️ Accords mets parfaits

Roast chicken
Grilled vegetables
Goat cheese
Salmon
Mushroom dishes

🌡️ Guide de service

Température

14-16°C (57-61°F)

Type de verre

Bordeaux glass

Carafer

30 minutes to 1 hour

Potentiel de vieillissement

3-15 years

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