cabernet franc

noun

cab·​er·​net franc ˌka-bər-ˈnā-ˈfräŋk How to pronounce cabernet franc (audio)
-ˈfräⁿ
often capitalized C&F
: a dry red wine often used in blends (as with merlot or cabernet sauvignon)

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The region's maritime climate and fertile soil create ideal conditions for cultivating grape varieties such as chardonnay, merlot and cabernet franc. Rachel King, Forbes.com, 3 May 2025 Justin Rose at Rosemont Vineyards believes their soil is optimal for cabernet franc. Per and Britt Karlsson, Forbes.com, 21 Apr. 2025 The sparkling wines are also delicious, as well as the cabernet franc. Liz Thach, Forbes, 4 Mar. 2025 Colorado has a relatively young wine scene but generates around two percent of all wine sold in the U.S. Riesling, cabernet franc, malbec, teroldego, and viognier are beacons of the state's wine scene. Alessandra Amodio, Travel + Leisure, 2 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for cabernet franc

Word History

Etymology

French, literally, pure cabernet

First Known Use

1886, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of cabernet franc was in 1886

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“Cabernet franc.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cabernet%20franc. Accessed 17 May. 2025.

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