2024 Abbotts & Delaunay Cabernet Sauvignon Pays d'Oc IGP

Abbotts & Delaunay's 2024 Cabernet Sauvignon Pays d'Oc IGP comes from vineyards in France's Languedoc, where warm Mediterranean sunshine and cooling coastal winds give Cabernet Sauvignon a bright, fruit-forward character rarely found at this price point. The Pays d'Oc IGP designation allows winemakers to source fruit across the broad sweep of southern France, blending parcels to emphasize ripe cassis and freshness over the heavy oak and extraction typical of New World bottlings. This is Cabernet Sauvignon built for the table, not the cellar, and the 2024 vintage captures the region's knack for everyday reds that overdeliver. Abbotts & Delaunay sources fruit from estate vineyards and trusted grower partners across the Languedoc, where clay-limestone soils and proximity to the Mediterranean moderate summer heat and preserve acidity. Grapes are hand-harvested at optimal ripeness, fermented in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks to preserve the varietal's blackcurrant and red berry core, and aged briefly in neutral vessels to soften tannins without adding wood. The winemaking team prioritizes balance and drinkability, ensuring the wine shows varietal typicity without the weight or tannin that can make young Cabernet Sauvignon hard to approach. The result is a Cabernet Sauvignon that expresses both the grape and the terroir of the South of France with clarity and restraint. The nose opens with blackcurrant, cassis, and red berries, lifted by subtle graphite and Mediterranean herbs that ground the fruit in place. Medium-bodied on the palate, the wine offers soft tannins, vibrant acidity, and a fresh, approachable finish that makes it a natural partner for grilled meats, pasta with tomato-based sauces, roasted vegetables, or weeknight burgers. Pour it slightly cool in warmer months or at cellar temperature alongside heartier fare. This is a Cabernet Sauvignon that works as well on a Tuesday as it does on a weekend, adaptable and unfussy in the best way. Available for pickup at Off Premise Chicago, 1128 W Armitage Ave in Lincoln Park, local Chicago delivery, or nationwide shipping.