An ancient grape, often overlooked, yet central to the story of wine. Cabernet Franc is the parent of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot โ and in the Loire Valley, it has long been more than a supporting act.
In this film, Jacky Blisson MW traces Cabernet Francโs journey, from its origins in Roman times to its rise in the Loire under royal and literary patronage, through periods of decline, and into its modern revival. Discover how climate, soils, and a new generation of growers have revealed a lighter, fresher, more expressive style that resonates with todayโs wine drinkers.
A story of influence. A grape that shaped the greats โ and found its voice in the Loire.
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00:00 Introduction
01:05 Chapter 1: Origins โ From Biturica to Breton
04:10 Chapter 2: Character โ The Red Soul of the Loire
07:20 Chapter 3: The Sommelierโs Choice
10:15 Conclusion & Tasting
Film produced for Vins de Loire: https://www.vinsdeloire.fr/en
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2 Comments
Lodovico ๐บ๐ท๐ฅ๐ช
One of my biggest regrets is seeing a rare sighting of a bottle of Clos Rougeard in my local wine store. It went quickly, never saw it again ๐คทโโ๏ธ๐.