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Rode wijnBordeaux, France

Cabernet Sauvignon

Ook bekend als: Cab Sauv, Cab

The king of red grapes, Cabernet Sauvignon produces powerful, full-bodied wines with exceptional aging potential. Born from a natural crossing of Cabernet Franc and Sauvignon Blanc in 17th century France, it has become the world's most planted red grape variety.

BodyFull
ZuurgehalteMedium
TanninesHigh
ZoetheidDry
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A single Cabernet Sauvignon vine can produce enough grapes for about 4-6 bottles of wine.

👃 Proefnotities

Primaire smaken

BlackcurrantBlack cherryPlum

Secundaire smaken

VanillaCedarTobaccoLeather

Aroma's

EucalyptusMintGreen bell pepperGraphite

🌍 Beroemde wijnregio's

Napa Valley

USA
Opulent, bold style

Produces rich, fruit-forward wines with velvety tannins

Bordeaux

France
Elegant, structured wines

The birthplace, often blended with Merlot

Coonawarra

Australia
Eucalyptus character

Famous terra rossa soil produces distinctive minty notes

Maipo Valley

Chile
Affordable quality

Excellent value with ripe fruit and soft tannins

🍽️ Perfecte spijscombinaties

Grilled ribeye steak
Lamb chops
Aged cheddar
Dark chocolate
Beef bourguignon

🌡️ Serveertips

Temperatuur

16-18°C (60-65°F)

Glastype

Bordeaux glass

Decanteren

1-2 hours for young wines

Rijpingspotentieel

5-25+ years for premium examples

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