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Cabernet Franc Cabernet Franc is grown mainly in the Bordeaux region. In Pomerol and Saint-Emilion it is known as "Bouchet". This grape-variety is also present in the Madiran vines as "Bouchy". Further north, in the Loire Valley and, particularly in Touraine and in Saumur it sometimes appears as "Breton". Cabernet Franc is a grape-variety which gives small bunches of tiny blackberries. Vine growers appreciate it because it is not demanding and any soil is convenient. Cabernet Franc wine, as well as Cabernet Sauvignon wine, is of a bright and shinny color. It brings strawberry and blackberry aromas. However because it is less perfumed and structured, it is often associated to other vine-varieties. The only terroirs to supply pure Cabernet Franc are the red wines from Loire Valley : Bourgueil, Chinon and Saumur-Champigny red only.   Aromas: strawberry, blackberry French wines: Pomerol, Saint Emilion, Bourgueil, Saumur, Madiran, etc Read more about Cabernet with Amazon.com: - Cabernet: A Photographic Journey from Vine to Wine Red grapes: Cabernet Sauvignon - Carignan - Cinsault - Gamay - Grenache - Merlot - Mourvèdre - Pinot Noir - Syrah - White Grapes   Top 5 Wine Books Recommended book 1. French Wine 2. An Encyclopedia of the Wines and Domaines of France 3. How to pronounce wine names 4. Hachette Wine Guide 5. The New France:Guide to French Wine Bookstore-France, Books about France in English New France, a complete guide to french wine by Andrew Jefford Learn more Hardcover, 256 pages Click here!   recommend this page (to yourself or to a friend!) | french wine regions | grape varieties | wine making | classification in France | wine tasting | wine and food | wine and health | legendary wines | wine FAQ | wine shop | french wine guide   French Wine Guide is maintained by Webmaster-Now, help and tips for webmaster