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Cabernet franc Bordeaux vin rouge tranquille

Origin

Pyrénées Piedmont

Growing regions

Italy, Spain, USA, Chile, New Zealand, Argentina, California, Australia, South Africa

Also known as

Breton

Cabernet franc is one of Bordeaux’s six authorised varieties and plays a major role on both banks. A variety of character and elegance, recognised for its violet, graphite and ripe pepper notes, it completes Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon by adding a unique floral aromatic dimension.