Cabernet Sauvignon: what it tastes like
Cabernet Sauvignon is a powerful, full-bodied red with high tannin. The palate shows blackcurrant, plum, cedar and tobacco, with graphite and vanilla in oak-aged bottles. That tannin and structure make it a natural partner for red meat and a wine that ages well.
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Taste profile
- Colour
- red
- Body
- full
- Acidity
- medium
- Tannin
- high
- Sweetness
- dry
Aromas
What to pair with
- steak
- lamb
- grilled meat
- aged hard cheeses
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FAQ
Why is Cabernet so astringent?
The grape has thick skins and plenty of tannin. The grip softens with age and, above all, with protein and fat on the plate — a steak, for instance.
How is Cabernet different from Merlot?
Cabernet is more powerful, more tannic and more structured; Merlot is softer, rounder and fruitier. They are often blended together in Bordeaux.