Cabernet Franc
Cabernet Franc is a red wine grape variety similar to and a parent of Cabernet Sauvignon. A cross of it with Sauvignon Blanc resulted in Cabernet Sauvignon.
Cabernet Franc tends to be softer and has fewer tannins than Cabernet Sauvignon, although the two can be difficult to distinguish. Sometimes the French refer to Cabernets, which could mean either of the two grapes. Its typical aromas include herbaceousness and a pronounced peppery nose, even in ripe fruit, and something eerily like tobacco. Bad-quality Cabernet Franc wines can have a slightly soapy taste.
Cabernet Franc forms part of the Bordeaux blend, usually taking a minor role to Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon, except in certain wines of the Saint-Émilion appellation. For example, one of the most famous Bordeaux from Saint-Émilion, Château Cheval Blanc, is made primarily of Cabernet Franc. Many of the red wines of the Loire are primarily Cabernet Franc, although it is not mentioned on the label. In California and other U.S. states, it is often marketed as part of the Meritage blend.
This grape seems suited to colder climate regions, such as New York`s Finger Lakes, Ontario`s Niagara Peninsula, Prince Edward County, Michigan`s west coast, and north shore Lake Erie wine regions, and the Okanagan Valley in British Columbia. In all of these areas, Cabernet Franc makes an excellent varietal wine. In the Hungarian wine region of Villány the grape is used in Bordeaux-style blends and is also bottled as a varietal wine.
Michigan State University conducts research on Cabarnet franc at their agricultural research center in Benton Harbor, Michigan.
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In this categoryBonnievale C C C Red 2010
Easy drinking soft red wine with friendly tannins. Fruit driven with the appealing nuances of sweet cherry and black and red berry fruits from Cabernet Franc in the blend. {Produced from three cultivars beginning with C - Cabernet Sauvignon, Cinsaut and Cabernet Franc. Alc 12. 5% [read on...]
A B V: 12.5% Vintage: 2010 Color: red Country: South Africa Code: 75952
Buitenverwachting Christine 2006
Christine is iconic in South Africa. It has been at the forefront of "Bordeaux Blends" for many years and consists of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot Petit Verdot and Malbec, offering rich red fruit characters of ripe cherry and blackcurrant with dark chocolate and tobacco undertones. Extremely elegant, hugely rich and complex with a sympathetic gentle integration of French Oak. For the connoisseur. [read on...]
A B V: 14.5% Vintage: 2006 Color: red Country: South Africa Region: Western Cape Code: 75022
Buitenverwachting Meifort 2007
Cabernet Sauvignon 60% Cabernet Franc 35% Merlot 5%. Full bodied and complex red 'Bordeaux' blend. Warm and inviting nose and showing elegant plum, red cherries, soft black fruits combined with spicy oak abd tobacco characters. An interesting alternative to Bordeaux. Alc 14% [read on...]
A B V: 14% Vintage: 2007 Color: red Country: South Africa Region: Western Cape Code: 75909
Château de Marchesseau 2006
Classic Bordeaux blend of 70% Merlot 15% Cabernet Franc and 15% Cabernet Sauvignon has produced an elegant wine, with a deep mahogany colour, fresh bouquet with ripe dark fruits and tobacco notes following onto the palate. Silky and round in the mouth it has a long fruity farewell. [read on...]
A B V: 13% Vintage: 2006 Color: red Country: France Code: 72894
Chinon Clos du Chene Vert 2001
After the usual late vintage from this clos situated (unusually) on the right bank of the Loire a fine wine has been produced from vines that are now 26 years old. The soil offers complexity and the mature grape flavours of fruit compote, prunes, raisins, tobacco, fennel and mint. 2005: A bit closed now, allow to come into thier own over the next two to three years. The tannins are silky. [read on...]
A B V: 12.5% Vintage: 2001 Color: Country: France Region: Loire Code: 53937
Malbec/Cabernet Franc 2005 Porteau
The grapes are selectively hand picked fermented in stainless steel tanks and the wine matured in barrique for 12 months. Four years bottle age has allowed the wine to develop fully, yet retain a delicious freshness. Complex nose with soft fruity mouth filling Morello cherry fruit. This is a perfect marriage of thse two grape varieties which compliment each other so well. Awarded Gold Medal, Paris challenge. [read on...]
A B V: 12.5% Vintage: 2005 Color: red Country: France Code: 74223
Saumur Rouge Reserve des Vignerons 05
A great vintage. Produced from 100% Cabernet Franc, the wine is soft and slightly spicy with smooth well integrated tannins and really delicious red fruit flavours. Ideal for summer drinking. [read on...]
A B V: 12.5% Vintage: 2005 Color: red Country: France Code: 70322
Springfiel Work of Time 2004
To fulfil a yearning to create a top notch 'Bordeaux Blend' Abri Bruwer planted the classic ingredients - Cabernet Franc, Merlot and Petit Verdot in 1992 (they already had Cabernet Sauvignon). Nine years later the vines had matured to produce graqpes with rich concentrated fruit. The grapes were fermented whole with native yeast and was left for five weeks on the skins. A further 18 months in French oak and a further 18 months in bottle and their dream to produce an exceptional wine came to fruition 'A Work of Time' It is unfilted and unfined which may result in a small deposit so the bottle may need decanting. Alc. 14% [read on...]
A B V: 14% Vintage: 2004 Color: red Code: 75796
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