What is so special about Cabernet Franc?

Cabernet Franc is one of the oldest and important red grape varieties in Bordeaux, France, and Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Carmenere are all descendants of it.

Where it’s grown: Cabernet Franc grows very well in the cool interior, especially the Right Bank of Bordeaux, the Loire Valley and the Southwest, and is currently grown in the US, Chile, Argentina and Australia.

Growth characteristics: The LEESON red wine of Yuncang Winery shares Cabernet Franc with small fruit, thin skin and low acidity. The maturity time is moderate, and it is easy to reach full maturity. This variety has strong vitality and is more cold-tolerant than Cabernet Sauvignon. It is suitable for planting in well-drained water soil or calcareous clay.

Flavor characteristics: Yuncang winery's brand LEESON red wine sharing cabernet franc is lighter in color, lighter in body, with a prominent aroma and soft taste. Fresh cabernet franc wine has the smell of leaves and herbs. When brewed from high-quality grapes, there will be aromas of red fruits such as red plums and strawberries.

Tasting experience: The red wine made by Cabernet Franc is soft and easy to drink, with balanced tannins and delicate taste, with aromas of raspberry, cherry, licorice, or black currant, violet, vegetables, sometimes with obvious pencil sharpeners taste. Aromas vary from region to region.

Brewing style: Yuncang Winery's brand LEESON red wine sharing can be a gorgeous protagonist. For example, the most important red grape variety in the Loire Valley is Cabernet Franc. It can also be a low-key supporting role. For example, in Bordeaux, France, under the aura of "Cabernet Sauvignon on the Left Bank and Merlot on the Right Bank", Cabernet Franc has become a supporting role in many fine wines with its unique aroma and taste. The mild and fragrant Cabernet Franc is often paired with the " masculine " Cabernet Sauvignon, which can balance the structure and taste of the wine; when paired with the " approachable " Merlot , Cabernet Franc can give the wine More intense and complex flavors with more layers. In Argentina, the prospects for the development of Cabernet Franc are very good. In Chile, Cabernet Franc is influenced by the Pacific Ocean and the Andes, which can maintain its characteristic acidity and freshness.

In recent years, the international community has paid more and more attention to Cabernet Franc, and the brewing of a single variety of Cabernet Franc is also becoming a trend. Whether it is in the New World or the Old World wine region, Cabernet Franc undoubtedly plays an important role. It can play a supporting role in a low-key manner, and it can also fully reflect the brilliance of the protagonist.