Cabernet Sauvignon vs Marselan

Cabernet Sauvignon is more tannic and fuller.

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

Cabernet Sauvignon

Red · France, Georgia, Italy

full, firm, blackcurrant and cedar

Marselan

Red · France

smooth, ripe, cassis and spice

Bone dry
Sweetness: Bone dry; Very full
Body: Full; Very high
Tannin: Medium; High
Acidity: Medium; 13.5 to 15%
Alcohol: 13 to 14.5%; 16 to 18 °C
Serve at: 15 to 17 °C; Bordeaux, Tuscany, Napa Valley, Paso Robles AVA
Regions: Languedoc, California, China, Palestine

Only Cabernet Sauvignon

Mushrooms and truffle

Both pair with

Steak
Lamb
Hard and aged cheese

Only Marselan

Roast and braised beef

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 Sauvignon and Marselan pages.