Cabernet Franc
Red · Medium · Dry
The cooler-climate sibling of Cabernet Sauvignon — leaner, more aromatic, with notes of bell pepper, raspberry, and graphite. The Loire's Chinon and Bourgueil do it best.
Why it works with Beef Medallions With European Girolle Mushrooms (chanterelle)
A mid-weight Cabernet Franc flatters Beef Medallions With European Girolle Mushrooms (chanterelle) without overshadowing it — neither pulls focus.