16 Value Reds from France

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The Cabernet Franc grape does well in the Loire Valley of France.

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Fresh, minerally Cabernet Francs from the Loire Valley offer outstanding values

James Molesworth
Posted: November 13, 2009

In the Loire, Cabernet Franc does well, displaying its tobacco leaf and olive notes with sometimes-crisp black cherry fruit. It’s typically a fresh, unadorned profile that is accentuated by the traditional winemaking techniques that are employed more often than not by some of the Loire’s best red wine makers.