Articles tagged with the word "cabernet franc":

Château du Hureau

Published on October 25, 2011

Nearly midway between Angers and Tours, along the middle part of the Loire’s languid length lies its clutch of red wine appellations, and it is the village of Dampierre-sur-Loire, near Saumur, that Château de Hureau has carved its reputation.


Bordeaux and cabernet sauvignon

Published on September 14, 2009

Cabernet sauvignon is the kingpin grape variety in Bordeaux, even though much more merlot is planted in the region. It provides the backbone and core of the region’s wines, and has led to plantings all over the wine-producing world. But cabernet sauvignon is not simply cabernet sauvignon.


Bordeaux basics

Published on May 23, 2009

Concise introduction to the world’s most highly reputed wine region.

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