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 Spicy Southern Barbecued Chicken
Cabernet Franc gives Spicy Southern Barbecued Chicken a structured partner — fruit and tannin without aggression.