The Wine VaultCabernet Franc
Parent of Cabernet Sauvignon and a key Bordeaux blending partner. On its own, it produces elegant, aromatic wines with herbal complexity, especially in the Loire Valley.
Origin
Bordeaux, France
Serving temperature
15-17°C
Aging potential
3-15 years
What Cabernet Franc tastes like
Red bell pepper, raspberry, violet, graphite, tobacco.
Food pairings
- Roast pork
- Goat cheese
- Herb-crusted lamb
- Stuffed peppers
Classic regions
- Loire Valley (Chinon, Bourgueil)
- Saint-Émilion
- Friuli
- Long Island
Fun fact
Cabernet Franc is one of the most aromatic red varieties and was used to breed both Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot.