red2024 (representative vintage)$14–$34 est.

Bordeaux Cabernet Franc

Bordeaux Estate · Bordeaux · France

Bordeaux Cabernet Franc is an red wine from France, in the Bordeaux region (Southwest France, around the city of Bordeaux and the Garonne and Dordogne rivers.), made principally from Cabernet Franc. a house-style Bordeaux cabernet franc that showcases the grape in this region.

In character, this value tier delivers the classic cabernet franc profile — red fruit, bell pepper, graphite, violet — with the structural stamp of Bordeaux and a medium-bodied presence. This profile reflects published sources, winery information and regional reference material, researched editorially rather than tasted blind.

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Profile at a Glance

Body
Medium
Acidity
Medium-plus
Tannin
Medium
Sweetness
Low
ABV
13.5–14.5%
Finish
A classic Bordeaux expression of cabernet franc.

Aromas & Flavours

red fruitbell peppergraphiteviolet
  • · raspberry
  • · green pepper
  • · blackcurrant
  • · earthy herbs
  • · flint

Food Pairing

  • · roast chicken
  • · duck
  • · lentils
  • · aged cheddar
  • · mushroom dishes

Serving & Cellaring

Temperature
15–17 °C
Decanting
30–60 minutes
Cellaring
3–8 years

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Where to Buy

Indicative retail: $14–$34. Available through specialist wine retailers, importers and online merchants such as Total Wine, Wine.com and Vivino Marketplace. Prices are editorial estimates and vary by market.