Cabernet Franc

Cabernet Franc is one of the three main varieties used in the wines of Bordeaux, grown predominately on the Right Bank its presence provides acidity, floral aromas and finesse. Outside of Bordeaux it is France’s Loire Valley, Canada and the USA that produce Cabernet Franc as a single varietal wine.

Since Cabernet Franc ripens later than the other Bordeaux varietals, and can still achieve maturity and ripeness in cooler years, it is a good fail proof option when Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot fail to completely ripen.

As a single varietal it produces wines with floral and vegetal aromas that are well structured with balanced acidity; making Cabernet Franc a great food friendly choice.

Signature Style

Red berry, cherries, floral, pencil shavings, herbaceous, bell pepper, green olives. Light-medium bodied, crisp acidity.

Principal Regions

Bordeaux, France; Loire Valley, France; Tuscany, Italy; Ontario, Canada

Synonyms

Bordo, Bouchet, Bouchy, Breton, Cabernet Aunis, Fer

Did you know?

- The French sparking wine, Cremant de Loire, is primarily made from white Chenin Blanc and red Cabernet Franc.
- Cabernet Franc makes delicious icewines in Ontario, Canada.