Cabernet Franc is one on the major grape varietals of the world. Typically it is lighter than Cabernet Sauvignon, making a bright pale red wine that contributes finesse and lends a peppery perfume to blends with more robust grapes. Depending on the growing region and style of wine, the profile may include violet, cassis tobacco, and raspberry.
The Loire, often referred to as the 'garden of France', is a diverse though sometimes under-valued region. From west to east, its sub regions include; Muscadet, Anjou & Saumur, Chinon & Bourgueil, Vouvray, Touraine, Sancerre & Pouilly-Fume.
Situated between Morey-Saint-Denis and Vougeot in the Cote de Nuits, Chambolle-Musigny produces some of the world’s most alluring and seductive reds made from Pinot Noir. Due to an ideal aspect, high active limestone content, and well draining, pebbly topsoil, the swathe of premier crus and the two grand crus combine the best qualities of the neighbouring villages. Expressing the finesses of Vosne-Romanee and the structure of Gevrey-Chambertin’s finest vineyards.
Red wine is wine made from dark-coloured grape varieties. The color of red differs based on the grapes variety or varieties used.Interestingly, black grapes yield a juice that is greenish-white. The actual red color comes from anthocyan pigments (also called anthocyanins) from the skin of the grape (exceptions are the relatively uncommon teinturier varieties, which produce a red colored juice). Most of the production centers around the extraction of color and flavor from the grape skin.
