Carignan
Carignan is a somewhat confusing red wine grape variety. It was once the most widely planted grape in France, right up until the late 20th century when Merlot arrived on the big stage, yet many wine drinkers to this day remain very unfamiliar with it.
Carignan vines are highly productive yielding large quantities of fruit, which is why many winemakers use it, or have used it, in regions such as Languedoc, to make high volume lower quality wines and blends. Today, it is on somewhat of a mini revival, being produced and nurtured as a quality red wine in its own right, particularly in warmer climates of Spain and Italy, notably Sardinia.
Carignan boasts simple red berry flavours of raspberry and cherry. Spicy notes including cinnamon and star anise are also common, with liquorice flavours often in the background of most good quality Carignan wine. Palates can also pick up notes of smoked and cured meat.
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· 12.5%
La Ferme Julien Red vibrant and rustic Southern Rhône blend that balances crunchy red berry fruit with savory notes of black pepper and sun-dried herbs, finishing with a smooth mineral-driven elegance
Contains SulphitesContains Added PreservativesContains Yeast/Yeast Extracts
Bottle
£100.00
2015 · 14%
Fresh hedgerow berries (bramble, blackcurrant, cherry), with later complexity of leather and delicate peppery-spice notes.
Bottle
£150.00
1998 · 13.5%
Tart blackberries, sweet dried cherries, bitter chocolate, olive, liquorice, and aniseed. Incredibly youthful, vibrant, complex and balanced.
Bottle
£170.00
1997 · 14%
The palate is equally intriguing, with a mix of berry fruits and a hint of volatile acidity that adds to its character.
