Cabernet Sauvignon
Cabernet Sauvignon appeared in Bordeaux in the middle of the 17th Century, due to the natural crossing of Cabernet Franc and Sauvignon Blanc. It has a full body with classic flavours black cherry, black currant, red bell pepper, cedar and baking spices.
- Bordeaux
- California
- Coonawarra
- Spain
- Chile
Taste profile
Warm climate Cabernet Sauvignon wines from places like California, Coonawarra and Spain tend to be more fruit forward with blackberry dominant flavours as well as higher alcohol and riper tannins. Those from cooler areas like Bordeaux and Chile have more red fruit flavours and a lighter body.
Cabernet Sauvignon is the most planted wine grape in the world, with over 700,000 acres planted. It thrives all over the world, especially in France, Chile, Australia and USA.
Selected Cabernet Sauvignon Wines
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Château Smith Haut Lafitte 2016
Bordeaux, FranceNext day delivery
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The Chocolate Block 2020
Swartland, South AfricaNext day delivery
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The Crusher Cabernet Sauvignon 2018
California, USANext day delivery
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Montes Alpha Cabernet Sauvignon 2019
Colchagua, ChileNext day delivery
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Viña Cobos Bramare Cabernet Sauvignon 2017
Mendoza, ArgentinaNext day delivery
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Réserve Saint-Marc Cabernet Sauvignon 2020
Vin de Pays d’Oc, FranceNext day delivery