10 Best Cabernet Sauvignon Wines: From Classics to Hidden Gems

Cabernet Sauvignon—also known as the crown jewel of the vineyard—offers bold taste and extraordinary ageing potential. I've always considered it one of the best introductory wines, easily paired with any type of meal.

Due to its diverse tastes, it's also one of the most enjoyed wines worldwide. So let's take a tour de vino to the best Cabernet Sauvignon Paneco offers.

A Quick Look at Our Top Cabernet Sauvignon Wines

1. Best Bordeaux Cabernet Sauvignon Wine: Chateau Les Ormes Sorbet Medoc 2015
2. Best Slowly Matured Cabernet Sauvignon Wine: Domaines Baron Rothschild Lafite
3. Best Rich Cabernet Sauvignon Wine: Zuccardi Serie Q Cabernet Sauvignon
4. Best Italian Cabernet Sauvignon Wine: Elettra Cabernet Sauvignon
5. Best Cool Fermented Cabernet Sauvignon Wine: McGuigan The Shortlist Cabernet Sauvignon
6. Best Australian Cabernet Sauvignon Wine: Frankland Estate Cabernet Sauvignon
7. Best Blended Cabernet Sauvignon Wine: Penfolds Bin 407 Cabernet Sauvignon
8. Best Vintage Cabernet Sauvignon Wine: Bridlewood Cabernet Sauvignon
9. Best Smooth Cabernet Sauvignon Wine: Tempus Two Silver Series Cabernet Sauvignon
10. Best Highly Concentrated Cabernet Sauvignon Wine: Concha y Toro Marques de Casa Concha Cabernet Sauvignon

1. Best Bordeaux Cabernet Sauvignon Wine

Refined Symphony of Flavors

Chateau Les Ormes Sorbet Medoc 2015 750ml

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• Price

  $82 ($69.95 member price)

• ABV

  13%

• Region

  Médoc, France

• Distiller

  Chateau Les Ormes Sorbet

Chateau Les Ormes Sorbet Medoc 2015 aged between one and four years, which softens the taste and refines its structure. It's an elegant blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Petit Verdot, combining blackcurrant, plum, and oak notes.

Experience and Flavours

• Eye

  Deep ruby.

• Nose

  Blackberry, tobacco, and cedar.

• Palate

  Full-bodied dark fruits, soft leathery tannins, and a hint of clove.

• Finish

  Long and dry with tobacco and oak that linger on.

Chateau Les Ormes Sorbet Medoc

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2. Best Slowly Matured Cabernet Sauvignon Wine

Tradition and Elegance

Domaines Baron Rothschild Lafite Los Vascos Chromas Grande Reserve 750ml

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• Price

  $60 ($47.95 member price)

• ABV

  14%

• Region

  Colchagua Valley, Chile

• Distiller

  Los Vascos

Domaine Barons de Rothschild took over the Los Vascos estate in 1988, using the expertise of the Lafite team to refine one of Chile's oldest wines. The Cabernet Sauvignon spends 12 months in a mix of new and used French oak barrels, which gives it a distinct smoky note.

Experience and Flavours

• Eye

  Inky purple.

• Nose

  Strawberries, cherries, and a whisper of wet ocean rocks.

• Palate

  Grippy tannins form a palate of red cherry, plum, tobacco smoke, and bay leaves.

• Finish

  Lingering, with a velvety smoothness as the tannins soften.

Los Vascos Chromas Grande Reserve

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3. Best Rich Cabernet Sauvignon Wine

Altitude Meets Innovation

Zuccardi Serie Q Cabernet Sauvignon 750ml

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• Price

  $52 ($39.95 member price)

• ABV

  13%

• Region

  Uco Valley, Argentina

• Distiller

  Zuccardi

Zuccardi Serie Q comes from two vineyards in Altamira and Vista Flores, 980-1100 metres above sea level. In a process called délestage—the grapes ferment in stainless steel tanks that use piping to circulate the wine back to the tank. The process encourages the extraction of colour and flavour.

Experience and Flavours

• Eye

  Deep crimson.

• Nose

  Intense red and black cherry with a peppery chaser

• Palate

  Robust and well structured, with an explosion of blackcurrant and leathery tannin.

• Finish

  Long-lasting, velvety persistence.

Zuccardi Serie Q Cabernet Sauvignon

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4. Best Italian Cabernet Sauvignon Wine

Radiant Revelation

Elettra Cabernet Sauvignon 750ml

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• Price

  $65 ($51.95 member price)

• ABV

  15.5%

• Region

  Puglia, Italy

• Distiller

  Elettra

"Elettra," a Greek word for "Shining," is what this Cabernet Sauvignon is about. After fermentation, the wine rests in American oak barrels, which round off its character and tame its tannins. It's best drunk between 2023 and 2027.

Experience and Flavours

• Eye

  Deep garnet.

• Nose

  Red berries and earthy herbs

• Palate

  Medium-bodied plum rushes through as subtle hints of chocolate and savoury tannins settle in.

• Finish

  Plum stays on as the tannins give way to a waft of tobacco.

Elettra Cabernet Sauvignon

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5. Best Cool Fermented Cabernet Sauvignon Wine

Crafted in Cool Elegance

McGuigan The Shortlist Cabernet Sauvignon 750ml

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• Price

  $56 ($45.50 member price)

• ABV

  14%

• Region

  Limestone Coast, Australia

• Distiller

  McGuigan

McGuigan The Shortlist Cabernet Sauvignon comes from an open fermentation process in a cool climate, which causes its lush and fruity notes. Then, it matures for 16 months in French Hogshead barrels before bottling.

Experience and Flavours

• Eye

  Deep purple.

• Nose

  Blackberry, stone fruits, eucalyptus, and pepper.

• Palate

  Medium-bodied with a dark fruit compote and a touch of oak.

• Finish

  Smooth and enduring, while the soft tannins carry the oak through with a light, cheeky vanilla.

McGuigan The Shortlist Cabernet Sauvignon

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6. Best Australian Cabernet Sauvignon Wine

Heart of Western Australia

Frankland Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 750ml

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• Price

  $149 ($112 member price)

• ABV

  14.5%

• Region

  Multi-region, Australia

• Distiller

  Penfolds

Hailing from Western Australia, the Frankland Estate Cabernet Sauvignon uses cool climates to integrate a slow fermentation process. The wine matures at a temperature no higher than 26 degrees Celsius, which preserves the flavours and minerals of the land.

Experience and Flavours

• Eye

  Deep crimson.

• Nose

  Dark chocolate, forest floor, mulberry, and hints of cedar.

• Palate

  Medium-bodied, black cherry, graphite, and a touch of squid ink tannins.

• Finish

  The soft tannins continue long into the finish, expressing the fruits subtly.

Frankland Estate Cabernet Sauvignon

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7. Best Blended Cabernet Sauvignon Wine

Timeless Classic for All Palates

Penfolds Bin 407 Cabernet Sauvignon 750ml

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• Price

  $149 ($112 member price)

• ABV

  14.5%

• Region

  Multi-region, Australia

• Distiller

  Penfolds

Penfolds has been teasing our taste buds since 1944, and the Bin 407 series is no exception. It's a timeless—well-structured wine that's beginner-friendly yet worthy of a space in any collector's cellar. It ages beautifully, so try one at least three years old.

Experience and Flavours

• Eye

  Deep crimson.

• Nose

  Blackcurrant, mocha, dried roses, and a hint of vanilla.

• Palate

  Rich plum, vanilla oak, and chocolate sweet tannins.

• Finish

  Velvety and leafy.

Penfolds Bin 407 Cabernet Sauvignon

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8. Best Vintage Cabernet Sauvignon Wine

Bold Flavors of California

Bridlewood Cabernet Sauvignon 750ml

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• Price

  $68 ($45.50 member price)

• ABV

  13.5%

• Region

  Multi-region, United States

• Distiller

  Bridlewood

Hailing from one of the warmest climates in the USA, Bridlewood Cabernet Sauvignon is big, bold, and beginner-friendly. It has a yeasty flavour—almost like a bite from a freshly baked blackberry pie.

Experience and Flavours

• Eye

  Deep ruby.

• Nose

  Inviting with blackberry, vanilla, wafts of pastry

• Palate

  Medium-bodied, smoky oak, dark berries and plum

• Finish

  Smooth, velvety tannins carry baking spices through the end

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9. Best Smooth Cabernet Sauvignon Wine

Oak-Kissed Elegance

Tempus Two Silver Series Cabernet Sauvignon 750ml

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• Price

  $35 ($28.50 member price)

• ABV

  13%

• Region

  Southeastern Australia

• Distiller

  Tempus Two

Tempus Two Silver Series Cabernet Sauvignon ages in a combination of French and American oak barrels. The maturing process gives it a well-rounded flavour profile with vanilla, spice, and toast notes. The wine is bottled without filtration, which preserves its natural aromas.

Experience and Flavours

• Eye

  Garnet.

• Nose

  Elegant red berries and herbal notes with hints of vanilla and oak.

• Palate

  Medium-bodied with structured tannins that add layers of spice.

• Finish

  Silky and satisfying, oak holds to the end.

Tempus Two Silver Series Cabernet Sauvignon

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10. Best Highly Concentrated Cabernet Sauvignon Wine

Devilishly Intense

Concha y Toro Marques de Casa Concha Cabernet Sauvignon 750ml

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• Price

  $59 ($44.70 member price)

• ABV

  14.5%

• Region

  Multi-region, Chile

• Distiller

  Concha y Toro

From the winemakers that brought us Casillero del Diablo comes Marques de Casa Concha—another award-winning wine with a reputation for its intense flavours. The wine comes from grapes grown in the Maipo Valley, known for its warm climate and fertile soils.

Experience and Flavours

• Eye

  Deep violet.

• Nose

  Blackberry, tobacco, and a hint of spices.

• Palate

  Full-bodied, black cherry, and dark chocolate, balanced by a firm tannin

• Finish

  Tannin softens to give way to a long, herby finish

Concha y Toro Marques de Casa Concha Cabernet Sauvignon

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From Classics to Hidden Treasures

Cabernet Sauvignon wines have different taste profiles, so we're sure there's one that you'll gravitate towards. Whether you seek Bordeaux's timeless charm, Australian elegance, or a surprising Italian twist, Paneco can offer special promotions and member discounts.