Saint-Macaire
Red wine grape variety
Also known as Saint Macaire Noir
Saint-Macaire is a red wine grape with signature aromas of black plum, black cherry, violet. Structure: Medium body, Medium(+) acidity, Medium(+) tannin, Medium alcohol. Often confused with Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot.
Recognition cues
First checks
- Look for dark plum/cherry fruit with violet and graphite over jammy sweetness.
- Check medium-plus body and tannin with balanced acidity.
Confidence signals
- Dark-fruit violet profile
- Medium-plus structure with graphite accent
Aromas
Signature
Common
Occasional
Commonly confused with
Classic anchors
- Classic regions: Bordeaux heritage parcels · Howell Mountain · California
- Classic styles: Rare Bordeaux heritage red used in modern Meritage-style blends for color and structure · Dark-fruited medium-plus red with floral-violet lift and moderate tannic frame
Common questions
Is Saint-Macaire a red or white grape variety?
Saint-Macaire is a red wine grape variety.
What does Saint-Macaire smell and taste like?
Signature aromas of Saint-Macaire include black plum, black cherry, violet and plum. Structural profile: Medium body, Medium(+) acidity, Medium(+) tannin, Medium alcohol.
What blind-tasting cues distinguish Saint-Macaire?
Documented tells for Saint-Macaire: Look for dark plum/cherry fruit with violet and graphite over jammy sweetness. and Check medium-plus body and tannin with balanced acidity..
What is Saint-Macaire most often confused with in blind tasting?
Saint-Macaire is most commonly confused with Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Malbec. Resolve the call with structure and signature aromas.
Where is Saint-Macaire grown?
Classic regions for Saint-Macaire include Bordeaux heritage parcels, Howell Mountain and California.