Cabernet Franc

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

Also Known As

Bouchet (fr, Saint-Émilion) Breton (fr, Loire Valley)

Regions Where Grown

Bordeaux 523 wines Saint-Émilion Grand Cru 239 wines Mendoza 161 wines Napa Valley 158 wines Haut-Médoc 128 wines Bordeaux Supérieur 126 wines Médoc 125 wines Lalande-de-Pomerol 124 wines Castillon-Côtes de Bordeaux 106 wines Margaux 97 wines Saint-Estèphe 96 wines Saumur 92 wines

Countries

France 3201 wines United States 786 wines Argentina 251 wines Italy 238 wines South Africa 165 wines Chile 150 wines Canada 122 wines Brazil 107 wines

Top Wines

Le Grand Cormier Montagne-Saint-Émilion Château La Plante · 4.90★ Maximus Premier Cru Assemblage Patagonia Vineyards · 4.89★ La Grazia Ornellaia · 4.87★ Andy Warhol Red Cuvaison · 4.86★ Vendemmia d'Artista Solare Ornellaia · 4.85★ Permassimo Tenuta Prima Pietra · 4.83★ The Absurd Realm · 4.83★ Harlequin Zýmē · 4.82★

Grape Comparisons

Cabernet Sauvignon vs Cabernet Franc
Chardonnay vs Cabernet Franc
Merlot vs Cabernet Franc
Pinot Noir vs Cabernet Franc
Syrah/Shiraz vs Cabernet Franc
Grenache vs Cabernet Franc
Sauvignon Blanc vs Cabernet Franc
Riesling vs Cabernet Franc

Wine Styles

Elegant Red Ice Wine

Flavor Notes

Black Currant Red Currant Bay Leaf Green Bell Pepper Mint Sage Graphite Olive

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About Cabernet Franc

Cabernet Franc is a red grape from the Loire Valley and Bordeaux, producing wines with distinctive herbal, red fruit, and pencil shaving aromas. In Chinon and Bourgueil it excels as a varietal; in Bordeaux it plays an essential supporting role.

At a Glance

Color
Red
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