Wines made from Carignan grapes of Bekaa Valley

Discover the best wines made with Carignan as a single variety or as a blend of Bekaa Valley.

Wine made from Carignan grape variety>Lebanon >Bekaa Valley
1Château Musar - Hochar (Père et Fils)Hochar (Père et Fils)Château MusarNote - 1Note - 1Note - 1Note - 1Note - 0
2Chateau Nakad - Cuvée L'AlouetteCuvée L'AlouetteChateau NakadNote - 1Note - 1Note - 1Note - 0.5Note - 0
3Château Ksara - Rosé de KsaraRosé de KsaraChâteau KsaraNote - 1Note - 1Note - 1Note - 0Note - 0
4Château Kefraya - MillesimaMillesimaChâteau Kefraya

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 Bekaa Valley

The Bekaa Valley is the heartland of modern Lebanese wine. Almost 90 percent of Lebanon's wine is made here, as is a respectable proportion of its Arak, the anise-flavored spirit that remains the nation's favorite alcoholic drink. The original Bekaa Valley Vineyards were planted with Cinsaut, which was subsequently joined by other French vine varieties. Most of these remain in Lebanon’s vinicultural makeup today: red Carignan, Grenache, Syrah, Mourvèdre, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, and white Ugni Blanc, Clairette and Chardonnay.

What are the typical flavors of the Carignan grape variety?