The grape variety Cabernet Sauvignon

Red Grape Variety

Cabernet Sauvignon is one of the world’s most celebrated grape varieties, renowned for producing full-bodied and complex red wines. Aromatically, it is characterized by notes of blackcurrant, blackberry, and plum, often layered with hints of cedar, tobacco, green bell pepper, and subtle spice from oak maturation. On the palate, Cabernet Sauvignon typically offers firm tannins, lively acidity, and robust flavors that can evolve elegantly with age, developing nuances of leather, earth, and dried herbs.

The primary winegrowing regions for Cabernet Sauvignon include Bordeaux (notably the Left Bank), Napa Valley in California, Coonawarra and Margaret River in Australia, and Chile’s Maipo Valley. Each region imparts its unique terroir expression, influencing the grape’s structure and aromatic profile.

Cabernet Sauvignon is vinified in a range of styles, from youthful and fruit-forward to powerfully structured wines designed for cellaring. It is frequently blended with Merlot, Cabernet Franc, and other varietals to enhance complexity and balance.

Ideal food pairings include roasted and grilled red meats, such as beef, lamb, and venison. Aged cheeses, hearty stews, and dishes with rich, savory sauces also complement its bold character, making Cabernet Sauvignon a quintessential companion to robust cuisine.

Top Regions for the Cabernet Sauvignon Grape Variety

Drapeau France France

Drapeau Italie Italy

Drapeau Espagne Spain

Drapeau USA USA

Drapeau Chili Chile

Drapeau Afrique du Sud South Africa

Drapeau Argentine Argentina

90,7%

Mendoza

6,0%

Salta

Drapeau Australie Australia

Drapeau Liban Lebanon

92,5%

Bekaa

Drapeau Canada Canada

52,9%

Ontario

Drapeau Portugal Portugal

Drapeau Suisse Switzerland

Drapeau Autriche Austria

Drapeau Israel Israel

67,9%

Galilee

20,8%

Judea

Drapeau Bulgarie Bulgaria

Drapeau Slovénie Slovenia

Drapeau Allemagne Germany

27,8%

Baden

Drapeau Grèce Greece

8,3%

Crete

Drapeau Maroc Morocco

54,5%

Meknes

Drapeau Moldavie Moldova

25,0%

Purcari

21,4%

Codru

Drapeau Hongrie Hungary

30,0%

Eger

Drapeau Roumanie Romania

Drapeau Croatie Croatia

46,2%

Istria

Drapeau Nouvelle Zélande New Zealand

Drapeau Malte Malta

Drapeau Brésil Brazil

Drapeau Chine China

60,0%

Ningxia

Drapeau Mexique Mexico

Drapeau Serbie Serbia

Drapeau Macédoine du Nord North Macedonia

Drapeau Japon Japan

Drapeau Tunisie Tunisia

100%

Tunis

Drapeau Uruguay Uruguay

Drapeau Slovaquie Slovakia

100%

Nitra

Drapeau République Tchèque Czech Republic

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Wines made with Cabernet Sauvignon

Drapeau FR Bordeaux Bordeaux Supérieur Château La Ture des Moines 2020
Peak

Bordeaux - Bordeaux Supérieur - 2020
Château La Ture des Moines
Bottle (750ml)
Drapeau FR Bordeaux Saint-Estèphe Château Montrose Le Saint-Estèphe de Montrose 2016
Peak

Bordeaux - Saint-Estèphe - 2016
Château Montrose - Le Saint-Estèphe de Montrose
Bottle (750ml)
Drapeau FR Bordeaux Haut-Médoc Cru Bourgeois Château Peyrabon 2017
Peak

Bordeaux - Haut-Médoc - 2017
Château Peyrabon
Bottle (750ml)
Drapeau FR Bordeaux Médoc Château Patache d'Aux Le Relais de Patache d'Aux 2021
Maturity

Bordeaux - Médoc - 2021
Château Patache d'Aux - Le Relais de Patache d'Aux
Bottle (750ml)
Drapeau FR Bordeaux Saint-Émilion Grand Cru Grand Cru Château Laniote 2014
Peak

Bordeaux - Saint-Émilion Grand Cru - 2014
Château Laniote
Bottle (750ml)
Drapeau FR Bordeaux Castillon Côtes de Bordeaux Château Grand Peyrou 2017
Peak

Bordeaux - Castillon Côtes de Bordeaux - 2017
Château Grand Peyrou
Bottle (750ml)
Drapeau FR Bordeaux Saint-Émilion Grand Cru Grand Cru Château Fonbel 2018
Maturity

Bordeaux - Saint-Émilion Grand Cru - 2018
Château Fonbel
Bottle (750ml)
Drapeau FR Bordeaux Saint-Julien Château Beychevelle Aspirant de Beychevelle 2023
Youth

Bordeaux - Saint-Julien - 2023
Château Beychevelle - Aspirant de Beychevelle
Bottle (750ml)
Drapeau FR Bordeaux Moulis-en-Médoc Château Lalaudey Supérieur 2016
Peak

Bordeaux - Moulis-en-Médoc - 2016
Château Lalaudey - Supérieur
Bottle (750ml)
Drapeau FR Bordeaux Saint-Émilion Grand Cru Château Larcis Ducasse 2013
Peak

Bordeaux - Saint-Émilion Grand Cru - 2013
Château Larcis Ducasse
Bottle (750ml)
Drapeau AF Northern Cape Not Specified Marianne wine estate Cape Red 2024
Youth

Northern Cape - Not Specified - 2024
Marianne wine estate - Cape Red
Bottle (750ml)
Drapeau FR Bordeaux Château Beau Regard Da Casse 2021
Maturity

Bordeaux - 2021
Château Beau Regard Da Casse
Bottle (750ml)
Drapeau FR Bordeaux Pauillac Château Armailhac 2014
Peak

Bordeaux - Pauillac - 2014
Château Armailhac
Bottle (750ml)
Drapeau CA Ontario Niagara Peninsula Trius The Icon 2023
Youth

Ontario - Niagara Peninsula - 2023
Trius - The Icon
Bottle (750ml)
Drapeau FR Bordeaux Moulis-en-Médoc Château Pomeys 2023
Youth

Bordeaux - Moulis-en-Médoc - 2023
Château Pomeys
Bottle (750ml)
Drapeau FR Bordeaux Bordeaux Supérieur Château Pont de Pierre 2021 2021
Maturity

Bordeaux - Bordeaux Supérieur - 2021
Château Pont de Pierre - 2021
Bottle (750ml)
Drapeau FR Bordeaux Moulis-en-Médoc Château Lalaudey 2023
Youth

Bordeaux - Moulis-en-Médoc - 2023
Château Lalaudey
Bottle (750ml)
Drapeau FR Bordeaux Pessac-Léognan Château Luchey-Halde Lorenzo 2017
Peak

Bordeaux - Pessac-Léognan - 2017
Château Luchey-Halde - Lorenzo
Magnum (1.5L)
Drapeau FR Bordeaux Saint-Émilion Grand Cru Grand Cru Château La Croizille 2016
Maturity

Bordeaux - Saint-Émilion Grand Cru - 2016
Château La Croizille
Bottle (750ml)
Drapeau FR Bordeaux La Petite Échoppe 2022
Maturity

Bordeaux - 2022
La Petite Échoppe
Bottle (750ml)
Drapeau FR Bordeaux Saint-Émilion Grand Cru Grand Cru Moine Blanc 2016
Peak

Bordeaux - Saint-Émilion Grand Cru - 2016
Moine Blanc
Bottle (750ml)
Drapeau FR Bordeaux Montagne-Saint-Émilion Château 2016 Château Montaiguillon, Montagne-St-Emilion 2016
Peak

Bordeaux - Montagne-Saint-Émilion - 2016
Château 2016 Château Montaiguillon, Montagne-St-Emilion
Methuselah (6L)