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
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
Faugeres is an appellation in the Languedoc-Roussillon region of southern France. Although it also covers white and rosé wines, the appellation is best known for its Rich, ripe red wines made from the classic Rhone varieties of Syrah, Grenache and Mourvèdre, as well as the more MediterraneanCinsaut and Lladoner Pelut. The appellation covers the southern slopes of a series of hills only a few kilometres from the Mediterranean coast. The town of Faugeres forms the centre of the area, which extends 10 km from east to west.
What are the typical flavors of the Carignan grape variety?
- EarthPresent in 8% of Carignan
- Black fruitPresent in 8% of Carignan
- OakPresent in 6% of Carignan
- SpicesPresent in 6% of Carignan
- Red fruitPresent in 6% of Carignan
- BlackberryPresent in 5% of Carignan
- Red fruitPresent in 4% of Carignan
- PlumPresent in 4% of Carignan
- CherryPresent in 3% of Carignan
- EarthyPresent in 3% of Carignan
- LicoricePresent in 3% of Carignan
- LeatherPresent in 3% of Carignan
- RaspberryPresent in 3% of Carignan
- Black fruitsPresent in 3% of Carignan
- Dark fruitPresent in 3% of Carignan
- Non oakPresent in 3% of Carignan
- MicrobioPresent in 3% of Carignan
- OakyPresent in 2% of Carignan
- SmokePresent in 2% of Carignan
- BlueberryPresent in 2% of Carignan