Baco noir vs Cabernet Franc

Baco noir and Cabernet Franc rate the same on all four of our scales.

Sweetness, body, tannin and acidity are our rating of a typical dry table wine from each grape.

Baco noir

Red · France

dark, smoky, tart, a hybrid

Cabernet Franc

Red · Bordeaux, France

raspberry, bell pepper, graphite

Bone dry
Sweetness: Bone dry; Medium
Body: Medium; Medium
Tannin: Medium; High
Acidity: High; 12 to 13.5%
Alcohol: 12.5 to 14%; 14 to 16 °C
Serve at: 15 to 17 °C; Ontario, New York, Michigan, Mississippi
Regions: Bordeaux, Loire

Only Baco noir

Barbecue and smoked meat
Sausages
Stews and braises
Burgers

Both pair with

No pairing in common.

Only Cabernet Franc

Chicken
Lentils and beans
Goat cheese and feta
Grilled vegetables

Sources

Style profiles, pairings and serving figures are our own assessment. Regions and origins: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0); see the Baco noir and Cabernet Franc pages.