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.
Lower in yield but high in quality. Generous autumn rains, a mild December and warm February got the vines off to an early >
NOW SOLD OUTPlease note, we have now sold out of Petite Sirene. We do have other 2016 clarets available in the form of Ronan >
Our new 2016 Château de L'Hospital comes from a small château in the middle of the Graves appellation. Their vineyards lie >
Heres Château Ramafort to remind you that nows the time to start exploring the much-applauded 2015 vintage. And that you >
We opened a bottle of the 2013 L'Expression de Pauillac recently as part of a team tasting of drinking Bordeaux, and were >
Despite the simple, Bordeaux Rouge classification, under the bonnet there is some very smart winemaking indeed. For >
From the people who brought you Bordeaux superstar Ducru-Beaucaillou - we give you Château Fourcas-Borie, a cracking claret.
From its aromas of vibrant red and blue fruit to its silky tannins and balanced acidity, this is a lush and alluring Cabernet >
A new addition and a favourite in Saint-James's Clubland and around the country as well as with discerning claret drinkers. >
"The 2019 Finca Don Otaviano Estate Premium Cabernet Sauvignon from Argentina is a complete bargain, full of fresh cassis >
Interestingly, an element of Cabernet Sauvignon added to a majority of Tempranillo: notes of balsamic, leather and soy, >
"The Cinsault of 2008 seemed to benefit most from the heat and exceptional weather and showed abundant red fruit aromas, >
The greatness of Californian provenance was also recognised by one of Saint-Émilion and Pomerol’s most renowned families, >
Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Malbec harvested and matured independently and skillfully brought together in this harmonious >
Not all little brothers are easy to get on with but this Guidalberto is great to have around - always. This is the second >
Deep, dark red in colour, bordering on black, with a wonderful aroma of dark forest-fruits and spice. The palate is >
Expressive, fresh cassis fruit in abundance - quite an exuberant, aromatic style with a subtle note of cedar - classically >
A delightful claret made predominantly from the merlot grape with a little cabernet in the blend adding extra structure, >
St-Julien 4ème Cru Château Branaire-Ducru is situated in the extreme south of the appellation just opposite an equally renowned >
Good cabernet style here - unmistakeably cassis and cedar-scented. Quite showy for a cabernet though not a heavyweight, >
This is a wine of great generosity, depth and texture. Concentrated and full on the palate, with a bright, almost sweet >
The original Super Tuscan for over fifty years, and from the Tenuta Tignanello estate in the heart of Chianti Classico. >
The year 2000 in Bordeaux was superlative. It was a vintage when spectacular, unbroken sunshine between July's intensity >
