Cab.Sauvignon Blend
Cabernet Sauvignon lends itself particularly well in blends with Merlot. This
is actually the archetypal Bordeaux
blend, though in different proportions in the sub-regions and sometimes topped
up with Cabernet Franc, Malbec, and Petit Verdot.
In the Médoc and Graves the percentage of Cabernet Sauvignon in the blend can range from 95% (Mouton-Rothschild) to as low as 40%. It is particularly suited to the dry, warm, free- draining, gravel-rich soils and is responsible for the redolent cassis characteristics as well as the depth of colour, tannic structure and pronounced acidity of Médoc wines. However 100% Cabernet Sauvignon wines can be slightly hollow-tasting in the middle palate and Merlot with its generous, fleshy fruit flavours acts as a perfect foil by filling in this cavity.
In St-Emilion and Pomerol, the blends are Merlot dominated as Cabernet Sauvignon can struggle to ripen there - when it is included, it adds structure and body to the wine. Sassicaia is the most famous Bordeaux blend in Italy and has spawned many imitations, whereby the blend is now firmly established in the New World and particularly in California and Australia.
In the Médoc and Graves the percentage of Cabernet Sauvignon in the blend can range from 95% (Mouton-Rothschild) to as low as 40%. It is particularly suited to the dry, warm, free- draining, gravel-rich soils and is responsible for the redolent cassis characteristics as well as the depth of colour, tannic structure and pronounced acidity of Médoc wines. However 100% Cabernet Sauvignon wines can be slightly hollow-tasting in the middle palate and Merlot with its generous, fleshy fruit flavours acts as a perfect foil by filling in this cavity.
In St-Emilion and Pomerol, the blends are Merlot dominated as Cabernet Sauvignon can struggle to ripen there - when it is included, it adds structure and body to the wine. Sassicaia is the most famous Bordeaux blend in Italy and has spawned many imitations, whereby the blend is now firmly established in the New World and particularly in California and Australia.
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William Fèvre, Don Victor, Cabernet Sauvignon, Reserva, Maipo Valley
Chile » Central Valley » Maipo |
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£ 7.95 |
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Medium-Full Bodied,
Dry,
Red,
Cab.Sauvignon Blend,
Drink now,
14% alc.
William Fèvre was one of the first in a now long list of European vignerons attracted to the benevolent climate and pure soils of Chile. Don Victor comes from panoramic vineyards in the high Maipo Valley, in the enclave of Pirque to be precise. The grapes have been hand-harvested and ... MORE | ||||
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Berrys' Good Ordinary Claret
France » Bordeaux BBR Exclusive
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£ 8.10 |
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Medium-Full Bodied,
Dry,
Red,
Cab.Sauvignon Blend,
Drink now,
12.5% alc.
I’ve enjoyed Berrys’ GOC for as long as I can remember; a wine that says it all on the label. It’s better than ever – now produced by Dourthe – and ideal for a summer standby. (Jonathan Ray - 50 Summer Wines - Daily Telegraph - 19-Jun-2009) Drink 2009-2011 . | ||||
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Chono Cabernet Sauvignon, Maipo Valley
Chile » Central Valley » Maipo |
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£ 9.15 |
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Medium-Full Bodied,
Dry,
Red,
Cab.Sauvignon Blend,
Ready, but will keep,
13.5% alc.
The complex soil structure of the Maipo Valley, allied to its location close to The Andes and ensuing cooling influences, have provided a perfect backdrop for Chono’s grapes. The grapes in question for this wine are Cabernet Sauvignon ( 85%), Cabernet Franc ( 5%) and Carménère. ... MORE | ||||
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Ch. Fayau, Bordeaux Superior
France » Bordeaux |
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£ 9.50 |
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Medium Bodied,
Dry,
Red,
Cab.Sauvignon Blend,
Ready, but will keep,
12.5% alc.
Château Fayau has been in the Medeville family, originally coopers, since 1826. The Château is renowned for the excellent value of its sweet wines (Cadillac and Sauternes). Their red Bordeaux Superior is a classic Bordeaux blend (Cabernet Sauvignon & Merlot) with nicely ... MORE | ||||
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Casa Lapostolle Classic Cabernet Sauvignon, Rapel Valley, Chile
Chile » Central Valley » Rapel 15% off for Wine Club Members *
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£ 9.55 |
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Medium-Full Bodied,
Dry,
Red,
Cab.Sauvignon Blend,
Drink now,
13% alc.
Casa Lapostolle are the blue bloods of the Chilean wine world, their ownership boasting impressive French connections, directly through the Marnier family (of Grand Marnier fame) and indirectly through Champagne Roederer. The wines, unsurprisingly, marry the natural benevolence for which Chile is ... MORE * 15% off single bottle price for Wine Club Members. Savings will be applied at checkout. You must be logged in to your wine club account to qualify. | ||||
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Smith & Hooper Cabernet/Merlot, Wrattonbully, S. Australia
Australia » South Australia » Wrattonbully |
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£ 10.75 |
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Light-Medium Bodied,
Dry,
Red,
Cab.Sauvignon Blend,
Ready, but will keep,
Cork Closure,
14.5% alc.
“Not as well-known as Coonawarra, twenty minutes drive to its south but much prettier; the elevated, undulating terroir giving the fruit a nice lift. Nor is the region as populated. For me though Wrattonbully has the potential, as here, of producing benchmark Australian Cabernets without the ... MORE | ||||
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Ch. Dubraud, Cotes de Blaye
France » Bordeaux » Côtes de Blaye |
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£ 11.15 |
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Medium Bodied,
Dry,
Red,
Cab.Sauvignon Blend,
Ready, but will keep,
12.5% alc.
Chateau Dubraud has been getting good reviews from Robert Parker from the 2000 vintage onwards (which goes to show that his sphere of influence is not just confined to the rarefied level of the Cru Classés). From a lovely Right Bank vintage, this is medium-bodied with bags of bright, fresh ... MORE | ||||
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Chateau La Roche Gaby, Canon Fronsac
France » Bordeaux » Fronsac |
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£ 11.75 |
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Medium Bodied,
Dry,
Red,
Cab.Sauvignon Blend,
Ready, but will keep,
Cork Closure,
12.5% alc.
A rich, smooth and supple wine made predominantly from the Merlot grape, this is wonderful with cassoulet. | ||||
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Ch. Rousselle, Côtes de Bourg
France » Bordeaux » Côtes de Bourg |
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£ 11.95 |
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Medium Bodied,
Dry,
Red,
Cab.Sauvignon Blend,
Ready, but will keep,
14% alc.
"A fleshy, ripe but not over-done style of Bordeaux, this is a claret that is designed to provide immediate pleasure thanks to its fruity, supple character. From the satellite appellation of Cotes du Bourg it also represents an often better value for money than many of its neighbours. Enjoy this ... MORE | ||||
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Ch. Villa Bel-Air, Graves (Rouge)
France » Bordeaux » Graves |
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£ 12.25 |
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Medium-Full Bodied,
Dry,
Red,
Cab.Sauvignon Blend,
Ready, but will keep,
13% alc.
This is a benchmark Graves, showing both the generosity and the earthy, savoury notes that are so typical of its origins. However, the suave interpretation given by the team from Lynch-Bages gives a modern gloss to Graves’ more robust characteristics, with the result that this is an ... MORE BBR Score: 16/20 Jancis Score: 15.5/20 Parker Score: 87 - 88/100 Wine Spectator Score: 85 - 88/100 | ||||
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