
Cabernet Franc
Learn about Cabernet Franc — taste profile, popular regions and more …
The subtler and more delicate of the Cabernets, Cabernet Franc is a proud parent of Cabernet Sauvignon. While both are important grapes in modern day, high quality Bordeaux, interestingly, Cabernet Franc most likely originated from the Basque region of France sometime during the middle 1600s. Today Cabernet Franc produces outstanding single varietal wines across the wine producing world, with some of its most classic examples from France’s Loire Valley, in the regions of Chinon, Bourgueil and Saumur-Champigny. Outside of France, Cabernet Franc performs quite well in parts of California, New York and Virginia. It is also a great blending grape.
Tasting Notes for Cabernet Franc
Cabernet Franc is a dry red wine and typically tastes of red raspberry, strawberry and herb, with a stunning perfume of violets, tobacco and spice.
Perfect Food Pairings for Cabernet Franc
Mouthwatering acidity makes Cabernet Franc an incredibly food-friendly wine, helping to cut through the richness of fatty meat dishes. It especially shines in tandem with lamb, and its affinity for the spice cabinet allows it to pair perfectly with Chinese dishes prepared with Szechuan pepper and five-spice.
Sommelier Secrets for Cabernet Franc
One of California's best-kept secrets is the Happy Canyon appellation of Santa Barbara. Here Cabernet Franc shines as a single varietal wine or in blends, expressing sumptuous fruit, savory aromas and polished tannins.
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Keenan Cabernet Franc 2007Cabernet Franc from Spring Mountain District, Napa Valley, California
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Domaine Laroque 2007Cabernet Franc from France
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Pellegrini Vineyards Cabernet Franc 2007Cabernet Franc from New York, Other U.S.
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Andrew Rich Cabernet Franc 2007Cabernet Franc from Yakima Valley, Columbia Valley, Washington
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Pride Mountain Vineyards Cabernet Franc 2007Cabernet Franc from Sonoma County, California
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Vinum Cellars The Scrapper Cabernet Franc 2007Cabernet Franc from Sierra Foothills, California
- WE
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Stonestreet Cabernet Franc 2007Cabernet Franc from Alexander Valley, Sonoma County, California
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Chappellet Pritchard Hill Cabernet Franc 2007Cabernet Franc from Napa Valley, California
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Corison Helios Cabernet Franc 2007Cabernet Franc from Napa Valley, California
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Vineyard 29 Estate Cabernet Franc 2007Cabernet Franc from Napa Valley, California
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Domaine de la Noblaie Chinon Rouge Les Chiens-Chiens 2007Cabernet Franc from Chinon, Touraine, Loire, France
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Le Macchiole Paleo 2007Cabernet Franc from Tuscany, Italy
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- JS
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Clos Roche Blanche Touraine Cabernet Franc 2007Cabernet Franc from Touraine, Loire, France
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Domaine de Pallus Chinon Les Pensees de Pallus 2007Cabernet Franc from Chinon, Touraine, Loire, France
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Walla Walla Vintners Cabernet Franc 2007Cabernet Franc from Walla Walla Valley, Columbia Valley, Washington
- RP
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Bravante Vineyards Cabernet Franc 2007Cabernet Franc from Howell Mountain, Napa Valley, California
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Cecchetto Giorgio Marca Trevigiana Cabernet Franc 2007Cabernet Franc from Veneto, Italy
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Vin du Lac Chelan Barrel Cabernet Franc 2007Cabernet Franc from Columbia Valley, Washington
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Domaine Laurent Mabileau Bourgueil 2007Cabernet Franc from Bourgueil, Touraine, Loire, France
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Cave de Saumur Saumur Champigny Lieu-dit Les Villaises 2007Cabernet Franc from Saumur, Loire, France
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Beresan Winery Cabernet Franc 2007Cabernet Franc from Walla Walla Valley, Columbia Valley, Washington
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Two Mountain Winery Reserve Cabernet Franc 2007Cabernet Franc from Yakima Valley, Columbia Valley, Washington
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La Grange Tiphaine Touraine Amboise Becarre 2007Cabernet Franc from Touraine, Loire, France
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Larkin Wines Cabernet Franc 2007Cabernet Franc from Napa Valley, California
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Truchard Estate Cabernet Franc 2007Cabernet Franc from Carneros, California