September 22, 2009
Tags: Abbey of St-Nicolas-de-Bourgueil, Cabernet Franc, Cardinal Richelieu, Libournais region
Cabernet Franc is often a forgotten grape, overlooked by “the other Cabernet” – Cabernet Sauvignon. According to DNA testing in 1997, Cabernet Franc is one of the “parents” of Cabernet Sauvignon. The other is Sauvignon Blanc. Cabernet Franc is used more as a blending grape rather than as a stand-alone varietal. However, it is still one of the the world’s 20 most planted grapes for wine.
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September 11, 2008
Tags: Bordeaux, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Château Saint-Paul, France, Haut - Médoc, Merlot
Winery: Château Saint-Paul
Wine: Red Bordeaux wine
Location: Haut – Médoc, France
Purchased: wine.com
Price: 14.99
This wine remained in our wine refrigerator for some time. No particular reason, we just kept passing it by for other choices. Two nights ago, it became the bottle of choice, and a quite impressive choice for the value.
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