Wines made from Carignan grapes of Bandol
Discover the best wines made with Carignan as a single variety or as a blend of Bandol.
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 Provence
Bandol is a key appellation in the wine region of Provence, in the far southeast of France. Created in 1941, the appellation covers red, white and rosé wines from approximately 1,550 hectares of vineyards located around the coastal town of Bandol on the Mediterranean coast. These are spread unevenly over eight communes in the Var dePartment, the majority being located just North of Bandol, in Le Beausset, La Cadière-d'Azur, Le Castellet and Évenos. Bandol is best known for its red wines, which constitute the majority of the appellation's production.
What are the typical flavors of the Carignan grape variety?
- EarthPresent in 2% of Carignan
- OakPresent in 2% of Carignan
- Red fruitPresent in 2% of Carignan
- Non oakPresent in 1% of Carignan
- Black fruitPresent in 1% of Carignan
- CherryPresent in 1% of Carignan
- GrapefruitPresent in 1% of Carignan
- CitrusPresent in 1% of Carignan
- StrawberriesPresent in 1% of Carignan
- LemonPresent in 1% of Carignan
- OrangePresent in 1% of Carignan
- MicrobioPresent in 1% of Carignan
- Tree fruitPresent in 1% of Carignan
- SpicesPresent in 1% of Carignan
- Citrus fruitPresent in 1% of Carignan
- Tropical fruitPresent in 1% of Carignan