Cabernet Franc vs Cinsault

Cabernet Franc

Red cépage

Cabernet Franc — red grape from Loire Valley and Bordeaux. Produces herbaceous, elegant wines with red berry, violet, and pencil shaving aromas.

Cinsault

Rosé cépage

Cinsault — red grape widely grown in southern France, Algeria, and South Africa. Produces fruity, spicy rosé and light red wines with low tannins.