Wines made from Carmenère grapes of Médoc
Discover the best wines made with Carmenère as a single variety or as a blend of Médoc.
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
Kingdom of Cabernet Sauvignon on siliceous gravel, left bank of the Gironde. Structured, age-worthy reds with signature notes of blackcurrant, blackberry, cedar, graphite, tobacco and minty hints, firm tannins. Blend: majority Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot for velvet, Cabernet Franc for perfume, Petit Verdot and Malbec. To the south, Haut-Médoc and 1855 communal appellations (Pauillac, Margaux).
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
- OakyPresent in 3% of Carmenère
- BlackberryPresent in 3% of Carmenère
- MicrobioPresent in 3% of Carmenère
- SpicesPresent in 3% of Carmenère
- CherryPresent in 2% of Carmenère
- SmokePresent in 2% of Carmenère
- EarthyPresent in 2% of Carmenère
- TobaccoPresent in 2% of Carmenère
- VanillaPresent in 2% of Carmenère
- Black cherriesPresent in 2% of Carmenère
- LeatherPresent in 2% of Carmenère
- PepperPresent in 2% of Carmenère
- Black fruitsPresent in 2% of Carmenère
- Black currantPresent in 2% of Carmenère
- ChocolatePresent in 2% of Carmenère