Wines made from Carignan grapes of Corbières
Discover the best wines made with Carignan as a single variety or as a blend of Corbières.
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 AOC in Languedoc, 95% Mediterranean reds. Signature old-vine Carignan (up to 60%): fleshy reds with black fruit, garrigue, black olive, spice and tight tannins. Blended with round, sunny Grenache, peppery Syrah, dense Mourvèdre and supple Cinsault. A few fresh rosés and whites (Grenache Blanc, Roussanne).
What are the typical flavors of the Carignan grape variety?
- Red fruitPresent in 11% of Carignan
- Black fruitPresent in 11% of Carignan
- SpicesPresent in 10% of Carignan
- Non oakPresent in 9% of Carignan
- EarthPresent in 9% of Carignan
- OakPresent in 9% of Carignan
- MicrobioPresent in 8% of Carignan
- Dark fruitPresent in 7% of Carignan
- PlumPresent in 7% of Carignan
- BlackberryPresent in 6% of Carignan
- LeatherPresent in 6% of Carignan
- Black fruitsPresent in 6% of Carignan
- CherryPresent in 6% of Carignan
- Red fruitPresent in 6% of Carignan
- FloralPresent in 5% of Carignan
- EarthyPresent in 5% of Carignan
- PepperPresent in 5% of Carignan
- VegetalPresent in 5% of Carignan
- Dried fruitPresent in 5% of Carignan
- ChocolatePresent in 4% of Carignan