Cabernet Franc vs Grolleau

Cabernet Franc is fuller and more tannic.

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

Grolleau

Red · France

light, tart, red berry, a rosé grape

Bone dry
Sweetness: Bone dry; Medium
Body: Light; Medium
Tannin: Low; High
Acidity: High; 12.5 to 14%
Alcohol: 10.5 to 12%; 15 to 17 °C
Serve at: 12 to 14 °C; Bordeaux, Loire
Regions: Loire

Only Cabernet Franc

Lentils and beans
Goat cheese and feta
Grilled vegetables

Both pair with

Chicken

Only Grolleau

Charcuterie
Salads
Pizza

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 Grolleau pages.