Wines made from Carmenère grapes of Bordeaux
Discover the best wines made with Carmenère as a single variety or as a blend of Bordeaux.
More informations about the variety Carmenère
Velvety, deep reds with a dark robe and round tannins, showing aromas of blackberry, plum, ripe red pepper, dark chocolate, coffee and gentle spice. Warm, supple finish. Absolute star of Chile (Colchagua, Cachapoal, Maipo) where it was rediscovered in 1994, long confused with Merlot. A historic Bordeaux variety that nearly vanished after phylloxera, a cross of Cabernet Franc × Gros Cabernet.
More informations about the region of Bordeaux
World-renowned age-worthy reds, led by round Merlot (plum, black fruit) or firm Cabernet Sauvignon (blackcurrant, cedar, graphite), blended with Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot for tannic structure. Structured Médoc and Graves, velvety Saint-Émilion and Pomerol. Also crisp dry whites (Sauvignon/Sémillon) and opulent sweet Sauternes with honey and candied fruit. A 110,000 ha Gironde vineyard, 65 appellations, cradle of the 1855 classified growths.
What are the typical flavors of the Carmenère grape variety?
- Non oakPresent in 4% of Carmenère
- EarthPresent in 4% of Carmenère
- OakPresent in 4% of Carmenère
- Red fruitPresent in 4% of Carmenère
- Black fruitPresent in 4% of Carmenère
- BlackberryPresent in 3% of Carmenère
- SpicesPresent in 3% of Carmenère
- PlumPresent in 3% of Carmenère
- CherryPresent in 2% of Carmenère
- EarthyPresent in 2% of Carmenère
- OakyPresent in 2% of Carmenère
- LeatherPresent in 2% of Carmenère
- TobaccoPresent in 1% of Carmenère
- Red cherryPresent in 1% of Carmenère
- SmokePresent in 1% of Carmenère
- Black fruitsPresent in 1% of Carmenère
- Black currantPresent in 1% of Carmenère
- VanillaPresent in 1% of Carmenère
- CheesePresent in 1% of Carmenère
- MicrobioPresent in 1% of Carmenère