(Vivino) - Cabernet Sauvignon vs. Pinot Noir. In some ways, this battle makes no sense. Cabernet Sauvignon grows everywhere and just about everyone loves a good Cab. Cabs are powerful and bold wines, packing a punch of flavor in every sip. Pinot Noir, on the other hand, grows in fewer regions. Pinots are elegant and thin wines and it takes a special taster to appreciate its finesse. In other words, the grapes couldn't be more different.

Cabernet Sauvignon vs. Pinot Noir makes great sense in other ways, however. It's the ultimate question of what kind of style of wine is superior. Is it the elegant or the bold? Is it the grape that hails from Bordeaux (Cabernet Sauvignon) or Burgundy (Pinot Noir)? "Both grapes come from the benchmarks for fine wine in the world: France," says Featured User Ward Kadel. "The highest prices for wines across the globe are red Burgundy and Left Bank Bordeaux."

So which grape is better? We decided to investigate a little, taking a look at how Vivino users rated the grapes and how experts rated them, too.

Overall, Pinot Noir rates better according to Vivino users, but there is probably a basic reason for this: Cabernet Sauvignon is often blended in lower-quality red wines, so these blends weigh down how users actually feel about Cab. When we look at specific regional wine styles, we see that Cabernet Sauvignon actually rates slightly higher. A Bordeaux Left Bank is a 3.86 on average, compared to a Burgundy that rates 3.75 on average.