Cabalié 2022

France

Classic Movie Pairing

The Fall of the Roman Empire (1964)

This robust red takes flavor cues from the local grapes that inspired the Romans more than 2000 years ago. Based on Edward Gibbon's 18th-century historical treatise, this sword and sandal epic documents the Roman downfall as captured in the voluminous source. Directed by Anthony Mann, it stars a full slate of exceptional talent including Sophia Loren, Alec Guinness, Omar Sharif, James Mason and Christopher Plummer. Like the movie, the wine is also sumptuous, engaging and hard to pass up.

About This Wine

Red - Medium to Full Bodied Red - Medium to Full Bodied
Grenache Based Blend Grenache Based Blend
750.00 ml 750.00 ml
France France
13 % 13 %
2022 2022

Wine Food Pairings

Red meats (game, lamb), vegetarian stews, turkey, pork.

Wine Flavor Profile

Cabalié is a big, full-bodied red wine with intense aromas of red berries, black cherry, plum and wild herbs. You’ll enjoy similar flavors on the mouthfilling palate, along with chocolate and coffee notes on the long, velvety finish.

Boasting an impressive awards pedigree—including Gilbert & Gaillard gold for the 2021 vintage—Cabalié is the wine to drink after a long day of empire building. Or just a long day at the office. Either way, this sumptuous red hails from the talented Hervé Sabardeil (below) and is made in the image of the local reds that reportedly bolstered Roman soldiers over 2,000 years ago.

Speaking of ancient, the village where Hervé’s Grenache vines grow, Maury, is home to some of France’s oldest vines. These low-yielding plants produce seriously concentrated grapes, which translates to major flavor impact in your glass. And with Hervé’s history of acclaim, we can’t think of a better time to discover its richness for yourself.

Let the Gilbert & Gaillard judges’ 2021 tasting note inspire you: “Nose of blackberry and black currant with graphite and pepper notes. Robust, powerful, silky…sun-ripened style.”

Perfect for barbecue or any rich, full-flavored fare featuring a dark or fruit-based sauce. Act now to secure your share of this longtime customer favorite.

Gilbert & Gaillard judges
on the previous vintage