This kind of grapes needs a lot of sun to reach its maturity which comes pretty late in the year. It will provide strong and tasty wines which will gain in taste if they stay few years more in bottle in the cellars. This kind of grapes is one of the most spread and planted in France and all over the world, indeed the best wines come from these French vineyards. Cabernet Sauvignon wines like Bordeaux will be strong tasty and a bit tannin.
Whilst not the most planted it is the classic variety associated with the Bordeaux vineyards. Its characteristics are late, optimal maturity generated by the heat through the gravelly soil of the left bank. This grape variety offers structure and firm, fine-grained tannins. It is colorful and very aromatic, with distinct black fruit, blackcurrant, licorice, and mint. Its secret: its advantageous tannins give it great aging potential.