Cabernet Franc vs Pineau d'Aunis

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

Pineau d'Aunis

Red

light, raspberry and white pepper

Bone dry
Sweetness: Bone dry; Medium
Body: Light; Medium
Tannin: Low; High
Acidity: High; 12.5 to 14%
Alcohol: 11 to 13%; 15 to 17 °C
Serve at: 13 to 15 °C; Bordeaux, Loire
Regions: none listed

Only Cabernet Franc

Chicken
Lentils and beans
Goat cheese and feta
Grilled vegetables

Both pair with

No pairing in common.

Only Pineau d'Aunis

Charcuterie
Pork
Grilled fish

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 Pineau d'Aunis pages.