Cabernet Sauvignon is the world's most-planted grape variety; it is a cross between Cabernet Franc and Sauvignon Blanc.
The small thickly skinned grapes give deeply coloured wines with lots of tannin and acidity and strong aromas of blackcurrant, black cherry, pepper and mint. Oak is frequently used, softening the tannins and adding smoke, vanilla, coffee and cedar flavours - some might say cigar box. Cabernet Sauvignon cannot ripen in cool climates or cool years, but is a good variety for making wines which age well - its appeal is less about primary fruit aromas and more about the subtle flavour compounds which evolve over years of bottle ageing.
Bordeaux is the classic home for Cabernet Sauvignon - it has a moderate maritime climate with long, warm autumns. Although it is almost invariably blended with other grapes, Cabernet Sauvignon is the dominant variety on the Left Bank and the best sites are on gravel grounds. The wines have high levels of tannin and acidity, medium alcohol and a long finish.
Cabernet Sauvignon is widely grown in Australia, and Chile produces high quality varietal and blended wines which often have green pepper and blackcurrant leaf characteristics accompanied by black cherry and blackberry flavours. The best regions are the Maipo and Colchagua Valleys.
South Africa produces some very good blends and varietals, which typically have less intense fruit and more herb flavours. The wines from Stellenbosch are close to the Bordeaux style and have high levels of tannin and acidity.
The Apaltagua Gran Verano Rosado Cabernet Sauvignon has a beautiful pink color with brilliant tones. Its aromas remind us of strawberries as well as delicate and fresh floral hints. In the mouth it is soft and well balanced and with a a pleasant acidity.
Red-violet in colour, brilliant and vivid, this Apaltagua Gran Reserva
Envero shows ripe blackberries, tobacco, and spices. It possesses a
remarkable combination of ripe fruit notes and oak mixed with vanilla. Its flavour is juicy, full, and concentrated, highlighting the softness in the mouth and the raspberry and plum tannins with a touch of tobacco. It has a long and lingering finish
The Gran Verano Cabernet Sauvignon has an intense ruby red colour. A delicious, rounded taste, forward red fruit flavours, and sweet tannins are followed by a fresh, balanced finish
This Apaltagua Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon is characterized as
being a sophisticated and elegant wine, in which touches of
strawberry and cherry are well emphasized. In the mouth, it
possesses a delicate, velvet, full-bodied taste, and has a
generous lingering finish.
This Signature Cabernet Sauvignon is ruby in colour and possesses red fruit flavours distinguished by cherries and strawberries with vanilla and tobacco notes. Its taste is fresh with a balanced, pleasant acidity. It has a very open structure of tannins delivering delicious fruit and chocolate blends
Rasberry pink in colour, with aromas of fresh red fruits such as strawberry, raspberry and redcurrant. Fruity and full on the palate, with an elegant finish.
Cherry red in colour with brick-red tones. Warm intense aromas. Fruity tones. Ample and well rounded on the palate. A perfect balance between the varietal nuances and the character acquired during ageing in the oak barrels.
Moreccio is a modern wine that expresses all of the pleasures of the wines that come from the Tuscan coast; abundant aromas of red fruits, hints of vanilla and soft notes of spice. Smooth and silky tannins contribute well with just a touch of acidity to make what is a thoroughly rich and intense wine, pleasantly easy to drink and enjoy on its own.
The colour is deep ruby red with intense balsamic notes of mint and
eucalyptus, very persistent, well integrated component of the fruity and floral
wine with sweet tannins on the palate and well polished.
Merlot 87%, Cabernet Sauvignon 10%, Cabernet Franc 3%
This 2010 vintage combines freshness and power both on the nose and the palate.
The aromas mostly consist of black fruits, but there are also liquorice and tropical fruit notes.
On the palate, it is appealing and spherical with ripe, close-knit tannins. The finish is straight
and very long with lots of freshness following through
Cabernet Sauvignon 75%, Merlot 23%, Cabernet Franc 2%
Huge colour, very densely packed fruit and marvellous elegance, a touch of violets and lift on the palate shows red breed, superb fruits, tannins and length.
Cabernet Sauvignon 58%, Merlot 22%, Petit Verdot 20%
Bursting with fruit, this bright, attractive wine is accessible in its youth.
Enjoy it in anticipation of the finesse, elegance, and balance of the Grand Vin
Merlot 70%, Cabernet Franc 17%, Cabernet Sauvignon 7%, Malbec 6%
This St-Emilion's upbringing is similar to that of a top red Burgundy, including a 7-day cold soak, fermentation in small tanks, malolactic in barrel, and ageing sur-lie. This highly-focused wine exhibits a deep ruby/purple hue in addition to a beautiful bouquet of black raspberries, blueberries, camphor, spring flowers, and spice box. Full bodied, with soft, round tannins and a very long finish.
Merlot 45%, Cabernet Sauvignon 45%, Petit Verdot 10%
The 2010 exhibits classic cedar wood, tobacco leaf, creme de cassis, liquorice and some balsam wood notes in a strong, medium to full-bodied, layered style with good opulence, purity and overall harmony.
Ruby red with touch of violet, great density in the glass expresses good structure.
Pleasantly spicy with hints of red currants and mature fruit.
Warm, soft, persistent with hints of dried fruit which is reminiscent of Amarone.
It is a rich and complex wine, its nose is very fruity with aromas of red fruits (raspberry, blackcurrant and morello cherry). Its mouth is supple and the tannins are present. A heavy-bodied wine that expresses itself with finesse.
It is a wine of pleasure with silky and melted tannins which will seduce you by its very fruity nose.
It should be served between 16 and 18°C and best accompanies cold meats, red meats, grills and cheeses.
Cabernet Sauvignon 58%, Merlot 35%, Petit Verdot 5%, Cabernet Franc 2%
The vintages of Château Lamothe-Cissac exhibit a dark ruby colour in the first years. Aerating the wine displays a large spectrum of aromas : notes of red (blackcurrant) and jammy fruits associated with soft spices and subtle vanilla . Well-balanced palate with soft tanins and a very delicate finish. Excellent ageworthiness. Cellaring a few years will develop a complex mix of leather, undergrowth and smoky notes.
Cabernet Sauvignon 60%, Merlot 35%, Petit Verdot 5%
Glistening colour combined with an elegant and fine nose. Aerating the wine displays a large spectrum of aromas : black fruits, nougat, and grilled notes. Fleshy and supple on the palate. with a lingering finish. Cellaring a few years will develop tertiary aromas : musk, undergrowth and complex oak notes.
Cabernet Sauvignon 60%, Merlot 35%, Petit Verdot 5%
The vintages of Château La Tonnelle exhibit a dark sustained colour with aromas of red and black cherry fruit. Rich and supple entry, fruity on the palate with delicate and lightly toasted oak notes. Long and silky finish. After a few years, the tannins soften and then give way to a charming blend.
This wine boasts full, well-developed open aromas and flavours
combining green pepper, cassis and fresh blackberry fruit with
a pleasant meat extract character, probably imparted during the
18 month in second-fill French oak, a gorgeous, tasty, delicate
Cabernet combining modern appeal with traditional classicism.
Medium-bodied, it’s to be enjoyed with venison, lamb stew,
meat pastas or rare beef.
This Cabernet Sauvignon is rich with flavours of blackcurrants and prunes, with a sprinkling of mixed dry herbs combined with a sleek and elegant structure.
A sophisticated and elegant wine in which touches of strawberry and cherry are well emphasized. It possesses a delicate full-bodied taste and generous finish in which the touches of vanilla and herbs stand out.
Cabernet Sauvignon 75%, Petit Syrah 15%, Red Blend 10%
Dark garnet in colour, the Cabernet Sauvignon from McManis Family Vineyards is full of
dark berry fruit, such as blueberry, blackberry and black cherry. Oak aging has
contributed just a hint of smoke to the nose. The round, creamy wine delivers an
abundance of the fruit flavours promised. The fruit and oak are well-integrated and the
complexity of the wine plays on the palate.
As would be expected from a Merlot this is a smooth wine with a soft, juicy tannin structure. The Cabernet Sauvignon on the other end provides this wine with a smooth, well-rounded mouth feel. A wine with attractive red berry fruit on the nose that follows through on the palate with a touch of toasted oak. An easy drinking red for everyday enjoyment.
Beautiful aromas of blackberries, eucalyptus, chocolate and mint. On the palate it is smooth and full bodied and finishes with fine tannins. Wonderfully elegant on the surface but has powerful underlying varietal characters that may take you by surprise.
Complex, structured, full bodied with classic varietal characters of blackcurrant and mint chocolate supported by subtle oak as it clings to the glass.
This elegant Merlot from the right bank of Bordeaux has a bouquet dominated by plum and cherry aromas and accented with floral and smoky notes. On the palate it is round and well-balanced with fruit flavours. The finish is long and tasty with dark fruit mixed with hints of tapenade.
Merlot 51%, Cabernet Sauvignon 40%, Cabernet Franc 9%
A classic blend of Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc, it has an intense deep red colour and aromas of ripe black fruit with hints of jam and spices. It is a well-balanced wine with good structure, mellow tannins and a lovely ripe-fruit aftertaste in the finish. It was awarded a Silver Medal at the Concours de Bordeaux 2011.
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