A Languedoc, France Cabernet Sauvignon

A Languedoc, France Cabernet Sauvignon: Wine Reviewed
Yvon Mau Cabernet Sauvignon 2009 12.5 % alcohol about $8.50

Let’s start by quoting the marketing materials. “Tasting Note: Dark ruby color; leather and cassis aromas with earthy notes; medium bodied with sour cherries and plums on the palate; medium finish; light tannins. Serving Suggestion: Beef stew; roasted vegetables; roast chicken.” And now for my review.


At the first sips this wine was deep with round tannins. It had good length and was not acidic. The initial meal centered on slow cooked beef and potatoes. When paired with the beef this Cabernet tasted of dark plums accompanied by some chocolate but lacked acidity. The potatoes intensified the chocolate taste. The side dish of fried red peppers, mushrooms, and onions perked up the wine’s acidity and its tannins were round.

An extended review of this French Cabernet Sauvignon appears on my website.