How long can you keep Cabernet Franc?
How long can you keep Cabernet Franc?
While most are recommended to be enjoyed within 5 years, there are many high quality Cabernet Franc wines coming from the Loire Valley in France that have been known to age wonderfully for about 10–15 years.
What is the most expensive cabernet sauvignon?
Screaming Eagle Cabernet Sauvignon 1992
The most expensive wine ever sold is the exception to the dated rule of rare wine, as it was not even a decade old at the time of purchase; the six liter Screaming Eagle Cabernet Sauvignon 1992 bottle sold for a whopping half a million bucks (that’s right, folks, $500,000) in 2000 at a Napa Valley charity auction!
How long should you age a cabernet sauvignon?
7-10 years
Cabernet Sauvignon: 7-10 years. Pinot Noir: 5 years. Merlot: 3-5 years. Zinfandel: 2-5 years.
Is Cabernet Franc a good wine?
Cabernet Franc has proven to be very robust and produce good quality wines in a variety of climates. This is a clue to its diversity of tastes. Wines reveal more tart fruit flavors and heightened acidity from cooler climates such as in the Loire Valley of France and Ontario, Canada.
What food goes best with Cabernet Franc?
Meat: Try a glass of Cabernet Franc with roasted pork, beef burgers, beef stew, meatballs in tomato sauce, turkey with cranberry, lamb gyros, pâté, roasted duck, venison, or roasted or grilled lamb. Cheese: Cabernet Franc pairs well with cheeses like feta, goat cheese, brie, and blue cheese.
What do you eat with cabernet franc?
“Cabernet Franc blends pair well with grilled steaks and chops, Portobello mushrooms, green olives, pepper, rosemary, and mint. Lighter versions of 100% Cabernet Franc (look for a lighter pink color) will pair well with chicken, white fish, and quiche.”
What’s a good year for cabernet sauvignon?
2001, 2002, 2005, 2007 and 2009 are considered the best vintages, producing stunning, complex red wines. But, 2006 should not be overlooked, as it created cabernets that are concentrated and age-worthy.
Why is Cabernet so expensive?
The increased prices for Cabernet Franc grapes, fancy French oak barrels, and prestige packaging bumps the cost up by three times, making it around $16 a bottle. So, is cheap wine better than expensive wine?
