Structure

Bodymedium
Tanninmedium
Aciditymedium
Sweetnessdry
Finishmedium
Oaknone or neutral

Drinking window

Best 2 to 6 years from vintage.
vintage2 yrs6 yrs8 yrs

Critic scores

No critic score is published for this bottle that we can cite with a reviewer, a vintage and a review year, so none is shown. The rating in the header is our own.

In the glass

Medium-bodiedMedium tanninMedium acidityDryMedium finish

What it pairs with

  • Grilled burgers
    Medium tannin and body suit casual grilled beef.
  • Hard cheese plate
    A structured red for a simple cheese board.
  • Roast tomato pasta
    Medium acidity matches tomato-based sauces.

History

The Achkarren cooperative bottles a small amount of Cabernet Sauvignon alongside its core Burgunder range, a value-priced international-varietal red.

Facts

Producer
Winzergenossenschaft Achkarren · visiting guide
Grapes
Cabernet Sauvignon
Classification
Qualitaetswein trocken
Oak
Stainless steel and neutral oak, no new wood.
ABV
13.0%
Price
EUR8-11 at retail
Drinking window
2-6 from vintage

Frequently asked about Cabernet Sauvignon

Does the Achkarren cooperative grow Cabernet Sauvignon?

Yes, alongside its core Burgunder range, it bottles a small dry Cabernet Sauvignon.

When should I drink it?

It is an early-drinking style, best within 2 to 6 years of the vintage.

What food pairs with it?

Grilled burgers and a hard cheese plate both suit its medium tannin.

Tags

cabernet sauvignon dry medium acid medium body medium tannin medium term mood easygoing occasion weeknight old world pairs with aged cheese pairs with bbq pairs with pasta red sauce price everyday still red value pick

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