Cacaboue
White wine grape variety
Cacaboue — white wine grape variety with signature aromas of orchard fruit, citrus, white flower. Structural profile: Medium body, Medium acidity, Medium alcohol. Sensium blind-tasting coach reference.
Structural pillars
AcidityMedium
BodyMedium
AlcoholMedium
Color intensityMedium
Aromatic intensityMedium
Recognition cues
First checks
- Anchor on delicate fruit and cool-climate alpine line.
- Open with body+acid frame: Cacaboue runs medium body and medium acid.
Confidence signals
- Cacaboue profile
- Savoie white rarity marker
Aromas
Signature
orchard fruitcitruswhite flower
Common
green applepearwhite flowers
Occasional
mountain herbs
Commonly confused with
Classic anchors
- Classic regions: Savoie · Alpine foothills · French ampelographic collections
- Classic styles: French white variety documented in VIVC and regional ampelography as a low-volume Savoie wine grape · Dry medium-bodied white with delicate fruit, moderate acidity, and alpine freshness
- Style examples: Savoie white blend including Cacaboue · Alpine white lot highlighting Cacaboue freshness
Common questions
- Is Cacaboue a red or white grape variety?
- Cacaboue is a white wine grape variety. Sensium documents its structure, aromas, and confusion signals for blind tasting.
- What does Cacaboue smell and taste like?
- Signature aromas of Cacaboue include orchard fruit, citrus and white flower. Structural profile: Medium body, Medium acidity, Medium alcohol.
- What is Cacaboue most often confused with in blind tasting?
- Cacaboue is most commonly confused with Altesse, Jacquere and Chasselas. Sensium's Compare view leads with the decisive cues that resolve each call.
- Where is Cacaboue grown?
- Classic regions for Cacaboue include Savoie, Alpine foothills and French ampelographic collections.