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Wine • 10 min • 17.10.2023
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
- Best Bordeaux Cabernet Sauvignon Wine: Chateau Les Ormes Sorbet Medoc 2015
- Best Slowly Matured Cabernet Sauvignon Wine: Domaines Baron Rothschild Lafite
- Best Rich Cabernet Sauvignon Wine: Zuccardi Serie Q Cabernet Sauvignon
- Best Italian Cabernet Sauvignon Wine: Elettra Cabernet Sauvignon
- Best Cool Fermented Cabernet Sauvignon Wine: McGuigan The Shortlist Cabernet Sauvignon
- Best Australian Cabernet Sauvignon Wine: Frankland Estate Cabernet Sauvignon
- Best Blended Cabernet Sauvignon Wine: Penfolds Bin 407 Cabernet Sauvignon
- Best Vintage Cabernet Sauvignon Wine: Bridlewood Cabernet Sauvignon
- Best Smooth Cabernet Sauvignon Wine: Tempus Two Silver Series Cabernet Sauvignon
- Best Highly Concentrated Cabernet Sauvignon Wine: Concha y Toro Marques de Casa Concha Cabernet Sauvignon
1. Best Bordeaux Cabernet Sauvignon Wine
- 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.
2. Best Slowly Matured Cabernet Sauvignon Wine
Tradition and Elegance
Domaines Baron Rothschild Lafite Los Vascos Chromas Grande Reserve 750ml
Buy Now- 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.
3. Best Rich Cabernet Sauvignon Wine
- 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.
4. Best Italian Cabernet Sauvignon Wine
- 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.
5. Best Cool Fermented Cabernet Sauvignon Wine
- 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.
6. Best Australian Cabernet Sauvignon Wine
- 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.
7. Best Blended Cabernet Sauvignon Wine
- 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.
8. Best Vintage Cabernet Sauvignon Wine
- 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
9. Best Smooth Cabernet Sauvignon Wine
- 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.
10. Best Highly Concentrated Cabernet Sauvignon Wine
- 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
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.
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