Cab Franc

Question 1

What is the budding and ripening of cab franc?

Answer 1

Buds early, ripens early (like merlot)

Question 2

What is cab franc susceptible to?

Answer 2

Powdery mildew, mutation

Question 3

What is the best climate and soil for cab franc?

Answer 3

Cool climate, clay, gravel or sandstone

Question 4

Where is cab franc popular in?

Answer 4

Loire valley- Chinon & Bourgueil (Touraine) Also, bordeaux (esp Right bank and Fronsac)

Question 5

What is the acid and tannin in cab franc?

Answer 5

High acid, short tannin

Question 6

What does Cab Franc like that many other grapes don’t?

Answer 6

A cool wet climate