Wines made from Carignan grapes of Faugères
Discover the best wines made with Carignan as a single variety or as a blend of Faugères.
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
Languedoc AOC on signature Palaeozoic schist, foothills of the Massif Central. Dense, mineral reds dominate: vibrant Syrah with signature notes of blackberry, violet, black pepper, garrigue and a smoky touch, tight tannins. Sun-drenched Grenache (ripe cherry, kirsch, spice), Mourvèdre compulsory for depth (leather, game, liquorice) — the only Languedoc AOC to require it. Carignan and Cinsault in support.
What are the typical flavors of the Carignan grape variety?
- Black fruitPresent in 13% of Carignan
- EarthPresent in 11% of Carignan
- SpicesPresent in 11% of Carignan
- OakPresent in 9% of Carignan
- Red fruitPresent in 8% of Carignan
- BlackberryPresent in 6% of Carignan
- PlumPresent in 6% of Carignan
- CherryPresent in 5% of Carignan
- EarthyPresent in 5% of Carignan
- Red fruitPresent in 5% of Carignan
- MicrobioPresent in 5% of Carignan
- OakyPresent in 4% of Carignan
- LeatherPresent in 4% of Carignan
- PepperPresent in 4% of Carignan
- Black fruitsPresent in 4% of Carignan
- Dark fruitPresent in 4% of Carignan
- Non oakPresent in 4% of Carignan
- SmokePresent in 3% of Carignan
- TobaccoPresent in 3% of Carignan
- LicoricePresent in 3% of Carignan