Wines made from Carignan grapes of Cevennes
Discover the best wines made with Carignan as a single variety or as a blend of Cevennes.
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 Pays d'Oc
The wine region of Cevennes is located in the region of Pays d'Oc of Vin de Pays of France. Wineries and vineyards like the Cave St Maurice or the Cave St Maurice produce mainly wines red, white and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Cevennes are Merlot, Chardonnay and Cabernet-Sauvignon, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Cevennes often reveals types of flavors of green apple, blackberry or oaky and sometimes also flavors of tropical, butter or vanilla.
What are the typical flavors of the Carignan grape variety?
- Red fruitPresent in 1% of Carignan