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
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.
More informations about the region of Languedoc-Roussillon
Corbières is an important appellation in the Languedoc-roussillon">Languedoc-Roussillon region of southern France. It is one of the best known and most productive appellations in the Languedoc. The Corbières vineyards produce large quantities of red and rosé wines, as well as a growing number of white wines. The reds are the strongest Part of the appellation; they are reputedly Rich and herbal, made from Grenache, Syrah, Mourvèdre, Lledoner Pelut and Carignan.
What are the typical flavors of the Carignan grape variety?
- SpicesPresent in 9% of Carignan
- Red fruitPresent in 9% of Carignan
- Black fruitPresent in 9% of Carignan
- Non oakPresent in 8% of Carignan
- EarthPresent in 8% of Carignan
- OakPresent in 8% of Carignan
- MicrobioPresent in 7% of Carignan
- Black fruitsPresent in 6% of Carignan
- Dark fruitPresent in 6% of Carignan
- PlumPresent in 6% of Carignan
- BlackberryPresent in 5% of Carignan
- LeatherPresent in 5% of Carignan
- CherryPresent in 5% of Carignan
- Red fruitPresent in 5% of Carignan
- FloralPresent in 4% of Carignan
- EarthyPresent in 4% of Carignan
- PepperPresent in 4% of Carignan
- VegetalPresent in 4% of Carignan
- Dried fruitPresent in 4% of Carignan
- ChocolatePresent in 3% of Carignan