Wines made from Carignan grapes of Languedoc-Roussillon
Discover the best wines made with Carignan as a single variety or as a blend of Languedoc-Roussillon.
More informations about the variety Carignan
Intensely coloured and powerful reds with a deep colour, firm tannins and high acidity, on aromas of blackberry, blackcurrant, plum, garrigue, pepper, liquorice and balsamic notes. Old vines (>50 years, often centenary) yield exceptional cuvées. A historical pillar of Languedoc-Roussillon blends (Corbières, Minervois, Fitou, Maury) and star of Catalan Priorat under the name Cariñena. Very late-ripening variety from Aragon, also called Mazuelo in Rioja.
More informations about the region of Languedoc-Roussillon
Largest single French vineyard, dominated by sunny, generous reds. Spicy Syrah, candied Grenache (ripe fruit, garrigue), structured Carignan, deep Mourvèdre, supple Cinsault. Stars: structured Corbières, Minervois, Faugères, Saint-Chinian; round Côtes-du-Roussillon. Legendary vins doux naturels: Banyuls and Maury (fortified Grenache) with notes of cocoa, fig, prune.
What are the typical flavors of the Carignan grape variety?
- Non oakPresent in 5% of Carignan
- OakPresent in 5% of Carignan
- Black fruitPresent in 5% of Carignan
- EarthPresent in 4% of Carignan
- Red fruitPresent in 4% of Carignan
- SpicesPresent in 3% of Carignan
- BlackberryPresent in 2% of Carignan
- StrawberriesPresent in 2% of Carignan
- VanillaPresent in 2% of Carignan
- PepperPresent in 2% of Carignan
- FigPresent in 2% of Carignan
- Dried fruitPresent in 2% of Carignan
- OakyPresent in 2% of Carignan
- RaspberryPresent in 2% of Carignan
- Dark fruitPresent in 2% of Carignan
- FloralPresent in 2% of Carignan
- CherryPresent in 2% of Carignan
- LeatherPresent in 1% of Carignan
- Dark chocolatePresent in 1% of Carignan
- Black fruitsPresent in 1% of Carignan