Vinlexikon/Röda druvor/Cabernet Franc
Rött vinBordeaux, France

Cabernet Franc

Även känd som: 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.

KroppMedium
SyraHigh
TanninerMedium
SötmaDry
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Cabernet Franc is one of the few red grapes that can ripen fully in cooler climates like the Loire Valley.

👃 Provningsanteckningar

Primära smaker

RaspberryRed currantStrawberry

Sekundära smaker

Bell pepperTobaccoVioletsGraphite

Aromer

HerbsCrushed rocksSpice

🌍 Kända vinregioner

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

🍽️ Perfekta matkombinationer

Roast chicken
Grilled vegetables
Goat cheese
Salmon
Mushroom dishes

🌡️ Serveringsguide

Temperatur

14-16°C (57-61°F)

Glaskoppstyp

Bordeaux glass

Dekantering

30 minutes to 1 hour

Lagringspotential

3-15 years

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