Deep opaque purple in color, with notes of spring flowers, black raspberries and blueberries, the wine hits the palate with more forest floor and floral notes, a continuation of the blue and red fruit flavor spectrum
This is a parent grape to Cabernet Sauvignon. It most likely originates from Basque country. It is an excellent blending grape, known for making the exquisite Cheval-Blanc. Franc is a little hardier on a vine than Sauvignon, but drinks smoothly at the table.