Cabernet Franc vs Carménère

Carménère is fuller, Cabernet Franc is more acidic.

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

Cabernet Franc

Red · Bordeaux, France

raspberry, bell pepper, graphite

Carménère

Red · Bordeaux (France)

dark berry, green pepper, soft

Bone dry
Sweetness: Bone dry; Medium
Body: Full; Medium
Tannin: Medium; High
Acidity: Medium; 12.5 to 14%
Alcohol: 13.5 to 15%; 15 to 17 °C
Serve at: 16 to 18 °C; Bordeaux, Loire
Regions: Chile, Italy, Washington, California

Only Cabernet Franc

Chicken
Lentils and beans
Goat cheese and feta
Grilled vegetables

Both pair with

No pairing in common.

Only Carménère

Roast and braised beef
Pork
Chili and spiced beans
Hard and aged cheese

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 Cabernet Franc and Carménère pages.