What kind of wine is Bourgueil?

What kind of wine is Bourgueil?

Cabernet Franc
Bourgueil is the appellation for red wines from the commune of the same name, and six others surrounding it, in the central Loire Valley wine region of France. The wines are made, usually entirely, from Cabernet Franc.

What grape is Bourgueil?

Cabernet Franc grape
Bourgueil wine is made from the Cabernet Franc grape variety, which is locally called Cabernet Breton. Up to 10% of the wine can also be made from Cabernet Sauvignon grapes. Limestone soil produces wines with a dusky red hue, whereas those grown in siliceous soil take on a redcurrant shade.

Is Cabernet Franc a good wine?

Cabernet Franc has proven to be very robust and produce good quality wines in a variety of climates. This is a clue to its diversity of tastes. Wines reveal more tart fruit flavors and heightened acidity from cooler climates such as in the Loire Valley of France and Ontario, Canada.

Is Cabernet Franc sweet or dry?

Dry
Cabernet Franc/Sweetness of resulting wine

What’s the difference between Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc?

What Is the Difference Between Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon? Cabernet franc is, with sauvignon blanc, one of the parent grapes of cabernet sauvignon. The cabernet franc grape has a thinner skin than cabernet sauvignon, so the wines made from cabernet franc tend to be lighter in color and lower in tannin.

Is cab franc sweet?

What is Cabernet Franc similar to?

In general, Cabernet Franc is very similar to Cabernet Sauvignon, but buds and ripens at least a week earlier. This trait allows the vine to thrive in slightly cooler climates than Cabernet Sauvignon, such as the Loire Valley.

What type of wine is Touraine?

Touraine is an Appellation d’Origine Contrôlée (AOC) in the Loire Valley wine region in France that produce dry, white wines and red wines rich in tannins. The AOC status was awarded by a decree of December 24, 1939 (modified by the decree of August 29, 2002).