Cabernet Sauvignon Red Wine
Cabernet sauvignon is among the most widely planted varietals and features prominently in many of the world's most prestigious wines. From North America's west coast to Europe and Australia, just about every wine-producing region on earth can or will cultivate cabernet sauvignon. Its popularity was initially gained through the dominant role it plays in the production of the wines of Bordeaux, more specifically in the regions renowned Left Bank. Here, it is commonly blended with merlot and more secondary varietals such as cabernet franc, malbec and petit verdot.
When vinified, its classic profile is found in a full-bodied wine with high tannins and pronounced acidity which contribute to its capacity to age extensively. When grown in cooler climates (such as Bordeaux), its fruit flavours will tend toward black currant and green pepper with hints of cedar and mint; in warmer conditions to those of black cherry and olive with 'jammier' characteristics developing in advanced ripeness.
It's the star of their show: the sumptuous 2020 Tête de Cuvée Rouge is made entirely from cabernet sauvignon grapes handpicked >
£36
per case
Heres Château Ramafort to remind you that nows the time to start exploring the much-applauded 2015 vintage. And that you >
"The 2019 Finca Don Otaviano Estate Premium Cabernet Sauvignon from Argentina is a complete bargain, full of fresh cassis >
£24
per case
The signature red blend of Glenelly, combining the rich and savoury, peppery character of the Syrah with Cabernet Sauvignons >
"The 2019 Fattoria le Pupille Morellino di Scansano Riserva from the so-called Ladies of Morellino – mother and daughter >
Despite the simple, Bordeaux Rouge classification, under the bonnet there is some very smart winemaking indeed. For >
£24
per case
All good things must come to an end. At the start of the year we advised you that our best-selling claret La Petite Sirène >
A new addition and a favourite in Saint-James's Clubland and around the country as well as with discerning claret drinkers. >
"It has a lively fresh blackberry, red cherry and violet-scented bouquet that might coerce you into thinking it was from >
From the people who brought you Bordeaux superstar Ducru-Beaucaillou - we give you Château Fourcas-Borie, a cracking claret.
Our new 2016 Château de L'Hospital comes from a small château in the middle of the Graves appellation. Their vineyards lie >
The top wine of this estate, there is an exuberance of dark fruit aromas, juicy black cherry, currants and blackberry flavours >
£60.30
per case
This is a wine of great generosity, depth and texture. Concentrated and full on the palate, with a bright, almost sweet >
The greatness of Californian provenance was also recognised by one of Saint-Émilion and Pomerol’s most renowned families, >
"...to the brand new 2017 Chateau Musar itself. As you know, Musar only ever releases its grand vin once it's deemed ready >
"Finally, the 2018 Black Label Tête de Cuvée Rouge de la Jasse, made from 100 per cent Cabernet Sauvignon. Handpicked from >
£42
per case
Lower in yield but high in quality. Generous autumn rains, a mild December and warm February got the vines off to an early >
"Top Cabernet Sauvignon: Beautiful, bordeaux-aping blend from Stellenbosch, with heaps of bold, blackberry and cassis fruit."Jane >
Interestingly, an element of Cabernet Sauvignon added to a majority of Tempranillo: notes of balsamic, leather and soy, >
£24.60
per case
The year 2000 in Bordeaux was superlative. It was a vintage when spectacular, unbroken sunshine between July's intensity >
A delightful claret made predominantly from the merlot grape with a little cabernet in the blend adding extra structure, >
Château Haut-Brion needs little introduction; one of only 5 estates to be classified as a First Growth in the great 1855 >
"Delicate, pale garnet colour with an aroma of soft red fruits, sweet spice and a savoury, truffle scent. Initial impressions are >
