Wines made from Carignan grapes of Vallee du Paradis
Discover the best wines made with Carignan as a single variety or as a blend of Vallee du Paradis.
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 Vallee du Paradis is located in the region of Pays d'Oc of Vin de Pays of France. Wineries and vineyards like the Château Haut Gleon or the Château Haut Gleon produce mainly wines red, pink and white. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Vallee du Paradis are Merlot, Cabernet-Sauvignon and Roussanne, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Vallee du Paradis often reveals types of flavors of vanilla, tree fruit or butter and sometimes also flavors of black fruit, pepper or leather.