Cabernet Sauvignon Flashcards
Terroir of CS
Bordeaux
When on left bank (CS)
Cabernet is dominant blend, blended with cabernet franc and merlot
On right bank… (CS)
Merlot is dominant with 70 percent
Colour of CS
Classic is dark purplish, ruby red
Nice deep colour is distinctive because it’s got very thick skins
Nose of Cabernet Sauvignon (Black Fruit)
Cassis: blackcurrant, black cherry, plum
Is it herbaceous? And what notes? (CS)
BP
Yes, bell pepper, vegetal notes. Herbaceousness and leafiness characterises CS.
Especially if underripe and from very cool climate (it is descended from Sauvignon blanc after all)
Misc notes on the nose (CS)
(O… cho… black p… sometimes l… , … ced
Black olives, chocolate, green bean, black pepper
Sometimes liqorice or anise, pencil cedar
Earthy notes? (CS)
Tea, leather
When oaked? (CS)
Vanilla, smoky char
When from warmer regions what notes? (CS)
Jamminess - black and red fruit flavours
When overripe, notes? (CS)
Raisin, prune, fruit leather notes
On the palate? -Acidity (CS)
Moderate acidity, always adequate
Tannins? (CS)
Firm
Bitter? (CS)
Yes if grapes are picked underripe or wine is too young
What is important in a Cabernet Sauvignon? (CS)
Tannin Balance where assertive flavours are in balance
