
Language: French
Description: A variety of productive black wine grape which is used to make red wines. It is used in the wines of Bordeaux. In the Loire it is used in combination with Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Malbec. It is also used on its own in such wines as Chinon, Bourgeuil and Saumur Champigny.
Ethnicity: French
Most frequent country: Widespread
See places: French food and cuisine
See drinks, wines etc: Cabernet, Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, Merlot
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