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

Loire Valley Cabernet Franc

Loire Valley Estate · Loire Valley · France

Loire Valley Cabernet Franc is an red wine from France, in the Loire Valley region (Central and western France, along the Loire river from Sancerre in the east to Nantes at the Atlantic.), made principally from Cabernet Franc. a house-style Loire Valley 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 Loire Valley 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 Loire Valley 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.