Does Cabernet Franc Fit Into Bordeaux Regional Production?
December 12, 2014 Kees van Leeuwen, a professor of viticulture at the University of Bordeaux, gave a presentation to Finger Lakes growers and winemakers at Three Brothers Winery in Geneva, NY, in October.
During his presentation, van Leeuwen talked about where Cabernet Franc fits in to production in the Bordeaux region compared to Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. He also summarized some of the research that has been done in the region to improve fruit quality, specifically clonal selection, phenology, fruit quality (e.g., methoxypyrazine levels), and the influence of soil characteristics, including water holding capacity, texture and nutrient availability.
Click here for more information and to view his presentation.
Source: Cornell University Finger Lakes Grape Program
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