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Cabernet Sauvignon is regarded as the Prince of red varieties, due to its major contribution to the serious long-lasting wines of the famous regions of the old world. It has a long ripening season, and requires ample heat in the summer months - something which the Pyrenees region is well-able to provide. This was the first red variety to be planted at Peerick. Our oldest Cabernet Sauvignon vines were planted in 1990. The result is fruit of fine quality producing a wine of traditional depth, length and all-round moodiness. Peerick Cabernet Sauvignon is matured in only the best small oak barrels. Usually, about 40% of the maturation volume is assigned to new oak, of which about two-thirds is French oak and the balance is the highest quality American. |