Cabernet-Franc
One of the essential red wines grape of Bordeaux, Cabernet-Franc, is often blended with Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon. This Varietal is planted in the cooler, more or less humid climates and on argillaceous and sandy soils.
Cabernet-Franc thinner-skinned grapes ripen earlier and have lower overall acidity than Cabernet Sauvignon. Although quite similar in structure to Cabernet-Sauvignon, Cabernet-Franc is not quite as full-bodied, has fewer tannins, less acid and is however, more herbaceous and aromatic.
The flavour profile of Cabernet-Franc may be primarily red fruits: cherry, raspberry, strawberry and plum. This grape is also grown successfully in other regions such as the Bourgueil, Saumur Champigny, Chinon and Loire districts.
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