Cacaboue
White wine grape variety
Also known as VIVC 1937, Savoie Cacaboue line, Cacaboue Blanc
Cacaboue is a white wine grape with signature aromas of orchard fruit, citrus, white flower. Structure: Medium body, Medium acidity, Medium alcohol. Often confused with Altesse and Jacquere.
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
Common
Occasional
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
Common questions
Is Cacaboue a red or white grape variety?
Cacaboue is a white wine grape variety.
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 blind-tasting cues distinguish Cacaboue?
Documented tells for Cacaboue: Anchor on delicate fruit and cool-climate alpine line. and Open with body+acid frame: Cacaboue runs medium body and medium acid..
What is Cacaboue most often confused with in blind tasting?
Cacaboue is most commonly confused with Altesse, Jacquere and Chasselas. Resolve the call with structure and signature aromas.
Where is Cacaboue grown?
Classic regions for Cacaboue include Savoie, Alpine foothills and French ampelographic collections.