Our take
Chevalier du Grand Robert Cabernet Franc French Red Wine
- Style
- Red wine
- Size
- 750 ml
- Grape
- Cabernet Franc
- Region
- France
- Shelf barcode
- 0854131007670
Our take
What we make of this bottle
The name points to a country and little else. A wine called simply French, and priced from $15.99 to $20.88 in our September 2026 checks, still leaves the exact place open, since France is a whole country of wine rather than one spot on the map. Its vineyards span Atlantic, continental, Mediterranean and mountain-influenced settings, so the word French alone will not tell you the style.
The grape says more. Grape research says Cabernet Franc ripens earlier than Cabernet Sauvignon and often brings a lighter build to the wine. The Bordeaux Wine Council points to raspberry and violet as common references for it, with freshness and fine tannin, though ripeness and blending can still shift the result.
2 ratings put it at 5, the highest the five-point scale allows, though that top mark comes from only two people so far. We can point to a distributor, Executive Beverage, which lists the brand in its national portfolio, but a confirmed account from the winery that makes it is not something we have. If you lean toward the lighter, fresher side the grape research describes, that is the direction it points, though ripeness and blending can shift it.
As of our September 2026 checks, the price topped out at $20.88.
The Grocery Store Wine Desk · written Sep 16, 2026 from our research file for this wine. Numbers reflect our latest checks.
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Dated store checks, not a promise about your store.
- Kroger, Atlanta suburbs, GA$17.88
- Kroger, Cincinnati, OH$17.88
- Ralphs, Long Beach, CA$17.88
- Fred Meyer, Portland, OR$20.88
- King Soopers, Colorado Springs, CO$17.88
- Smith's, Las Vegas, NV$17.88
- Kroger, Knoxville, TN$17.88
- Kroger, Richmond, VA$17.88
- Fry's, Tucson, AZ$17.88
- QFC, Tacoma, WA$15.99
The regular price can vary by store and date.
From the producer
From the distributor
Executive Beverage lists Chevalier du Grand Robert in its national brand portfolio.
Research status
What we are still checking
Our overview above draws on the dated store feed, shopper ratings, our region and grape research, and any sourced producer facts. We are still working to confirm the current release, the full producer record, and the bottle itself, and we update this page as we learn more.
Getting to know France.
A wine identified only as French can come from many climates, grapes and production rules. The country tells us where it comes from, while an appellation or producer record is needed for a closer account of place.
What the name means
France is a country of origin, not one wine appellation. French labels may also carry a protected AOP or IGP name with a much narrower legal boundary.
How grapes grow here
French vineyards span Atlantic, continental, Mediterranean and mountain-influenced settings. There is no single French growing season that can describe every bottle.
What lies under the vines
France's official wine areas cross river gravels, limestone and clay, granite, schist, sand and volcanic ground. The country name by itself does not establish one soil profile.
How large the region is
- Geographic reach
- Official wine indications are distributed across the country rather than one continuous vineyard zone.
- Record scope
- This guide explains a country mapping only. It does not replace a specific regional record.
Places within the region
- Protected origins
- INAO maps separate AOP and IGP wine areas, including Bordeaux, Champagne, the Rhône Valley, Provence and many others.
- What to check next
- Look for a named AOP, IGP, region or producer source before assigning local climate or soil detail.
Getting to know Cabernet Franc.
Cabernet Franc is a red grape used both on its own and in blends. It ripens earlier than Cabernet Sauvignon and often brings a lighter build to the wine.
Category guide
What to expect in the glass
The Bordeaux Wine Council lists raspberry and violet as common category references, with moderate color, freshness and fine tannin. Region, ripeness and blending can still change the final shape.
Sources: Bordeaux Wine Council. Checked Aug 10, 2026.
Where this information comes from
- Store listing
- Price, package, product identifier, and shopper rating. Checked Aug 10, 2026.
- Barcode
- The shelf barcode shown here is computed from the store product identifier. It has not been checked against a bottle.
- Method
- Every price, rating and fact here is a dated observation. How we check.