Saumur Cabernet Franc Food Pairing

With a friend we threw together an impromptu dinner contrasting two loire cabernet francs from the same vintage.

Saumur cabernet franc food pairing.

A 2002 domaine des roches neuves saumur champigny la marginale and a 2002 olga raffault chinon les picasses. Cabernet franc cab err nay fronk is medium bodied red wine whose origins likely lie in the basque country of france. From vineyards planted on the south bank of the loire around the historic castle town of saumur the les nivières is made from 100 cabernet franc grapes grown on the sand and limestone slopes of the region. Food pairing this wine will evolve quitely in 4 to 5 years.

But the question got me thinking. It can also be enjoyed now. It is an ideal food pairing wine. Food pairing best paired with fresh fish bathed in a red sauce or a classic sliced skirt steak.

Suitable for vegetarians and vegans. Last thursday thanks in large part to thierry germain i discovered the most perfect food pairing in the universe for loire cabernet franc. Saumur champigny is a dynamic appellation made up of 3 900 acres just southeast of the castle town of saumur. It exhibits the enormous change that loire valley cabernet franc has undergone over.

Cabernet franc is one of my red wines of choice when pairing wine with food. The classic pairing of goat cheese and wine comes out of france s loire valley where the cool temperatures keep the sauvignon blanc brisk and lively with green grassy notes excellent for matching the region s famed goat cheeses. Those meals are often composed of roasted vegetables seasoned with herbs and void of red meat. Although the red grape is similar to cabernet sauvignon cabernet franc is not quite as full bodied.

Best enjoyed with grilled white meats soft cheeses of beef carpaccio. This makes it a better match for the type of meals i prepare at home. The wine is loved for its savory bell pepper like flavors medium high acidity and mouthwatering taste.