Not as widely grown as cabernet sauvignon and merlot, cabernet franc is a grape from Bordeaux that’s frequently overlooked and often relegated to a supporting role. It is more commonly found on the Right Bank – in the wines of Saint-Émilion, Pomerol and Fronsac – and most acclaimed in the wines of Château Cheval Blanc, where it is blended with merlot.
A little known fact is that cabernet franc is a “grandaddy” of both cabernet sauvignon and merlot, and...
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