Wines made from Carignan grapes of Vin de France
Discover the best wines made with Carignan as a single variety or as a blend of Vin de France.
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 Vin de France
Vin de France is the most basic level of quality for wines from France. These are generally uncomplicated everyday drinks - most often blends, but perhaps also Varietal wines based on a well-known Grape variety such as Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Chardonnay or Sauvignon Blanc. Wines from France are those that do not meet the criteria stipulated by the Protected Designation of Origin (PDO) or Protected Geographical Indication (PGI) laws (see information on French wine labels). This may be because the vineyards are outside the delimited production areas or because the grape varieties or winemaking techniques used do not conform to the rules of the local appellations.
What are the typical flavors of the Carignan grape variety?
- Red fruitPresent in 12% of Carignan
- EarthPresent in 11% of Carignan
- OakPresent in 11% of Carignan
- SpicesPresent in 10% of Carignan
- Black fruitPresent in 10% of Carignan
- MicrobioPresent in 7% of Carignan
- Non oakPresent in 6% of Carignan
- EarthyPresent in 5% of Carignan
- CherryPresent in 3% of Carignan
- BlackberryPresent in 3% of Carignan
- Citrus fruitPresent in 2% of Carignan
- StrawberriesPresent in 2% of Carignan
- RaspberryPresent in 2% of Carignan
- OakyPresent in 2% of Carignan
- LicoricePresent in 2% of Carignan
- Black cherriesPresent in 2% of Carignan
- PlumPresent in 2% of Carignan
- Black fruitsPresent in 2% of Carignan
- Red fruitPresent in 1% of Carignan
- CranberryPresent in 1% of Carignan