Cabernet Franc [SEP] named after
with more robust grapes. Depending on the growing region and style of wine, additional aromas can include tobacco, raspberry, bell pepper, cassis, and violets.
Records of Cabernet Franc in Bordeaux go back to the end of the 18th century, although it was planted in Loire long before that time. DNA analysis indicates that Cabernet Franc is one of two parents of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Carménère.
History.
Cabernet Franc is believed to have been established in the Libournais region of southwest France sometime in
released in 2010 with 16 grams per litre of residual sugar.
A Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Merlot blend is made from the Gaia vineyard and labeled with the same name, "Gaia". The first vintage released of the wine was the 1990. 70% of the vineyard is planted with Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% with Cabernet Franc and 5% Merlot. The vineyard was planted in 1986 and is named after a theory and set of books published by James Lovelock about the balance of life on Earth. The