The wine region of Coteaux de Narbonne is located in the region of Pays d'Oc of Vin de Pays of France. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Gérard Bertrand or the Domaine Gérard Bertrand produce mainly wines red, white and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Coteaux de Narbonne are Cabernet-Sauvignon, Merlot and Marselan, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Coteaux de Narbonne often reveals types of flavors of oak, butter or honey and sometimes also flavors of mango, non oak or earth.
In the mouth of Coteaux de Narbonne is a powerful with a nice freshness. We currently count 12 estates and châteaux in the of Coteaux de Narbonne, producing 32 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of Coteaux de Narbonne go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, pasta or veal.
Mainly cultivated in the Languedoc region, carignan originates from Spain. Because of its very resistant branches, it is often called hardwood. Its bunches are quite large. They are compact and winged with a lignified stalk. The berries are spherical in shape and take on a bluish-black colour. Carignan has a total of 25 approved clones, the best known of which are 274, 65 and 9. The carignan buds at the beginning of June and is protected from spring frosts. It does not reach maturity until the third period. Also, this grape variety needs warmth and sunshine. It appreciates dry and not very fertile soils. Carignan vines can live for more than 100 years. Those that are more than 30 years old produce a better wine. This wine is well coloured. It is generous and powerful at the same time. Pepper, cherry, blackberry, banana, raspberry, almond, prune and violet are some of the aromas that this grape variety gives off.
