Popular Wines Made From Cabernet Sauvignon Varietal Grapes:

• Bidure
• Carmenet
• Petite Vidure
• Sauvignon Rouge
• Veron
• Bouche
• Bordo
• Bouchet
• Burdeos Tinto
• Lafite

Cabernet Sauvignon is a red grape varietal known for its thick, durable skin, and the vine’s resistance to the elements. After the birth of the grape, the Cabernet Sauvignon varietal began to be adopted in parts of France by winemakers searching for more durable plants that were relatively easy to grow, and the grape found its champion in the region of Bordeaux.

Characteristics

Taste: Aromas and flavours of blackcurrant, black cherry and blackberry, as well as vegetal notes of green bell pepper and mint, together with vanilla and spice from oak.
Tannin: High
Acidity: Medium to high
Age: Most are made to be consumed within a few years of release, but higher quality wines need several years to soften their tannic structure and develop their full flavour profile.
Potential Alcohol By Volume: 12.5%
Volume: 10 litres
Weeks to Make: 4 Weeks
Makes: 23 litres