Carignan

Mediterranean blue grape (called cariñena in Spanish) that probably originated in Aragon. Carignan needs a warm, dry environment, in which it produces wine with a lot of colour, acidity, tannin and spice. Until recently, it played a leading role in the Languedoc, but the planting has shrunk considerably. Carignan is still an important part of blends. Especially with old vines with low yields, the grape shows what it is worth.

93 Parker

2023 Mas Martinet Verge de Martinet

Spain, Catalunya

Carignan, Garnacha, Grenache

36.95 30.54

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97 Parker

2018 Clos Mogador Manyetes Vi de Vila Gratallops

Spain, Catalunya

Carignan

79.95 66.07 As low as 74.95

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94 Parker

2022 Clos Mogador Gratallops Vi de Villa Rosat

France, Catalunya

Carignan, Garnacha, Grenache, Macabeo

41.95 34.67

2022 Domaine les Verrieres Clos des Soutyères

France, Languedoc-Rousillon

Carignan, Syrah-Shiraz

17.95 14.83

96 Parker

2007 Sara Pérez y René Barbier Gratallops Partida Bellvisos

Spain, Catalunya

Carignan, Grenache

75.95 62.77

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97 Parker

2018 Sara Pérez y René Barbier Gratallops Partida Bellvisos

Spain, Catalunya

Carignan, Grenache

69.95 57.81

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95 Parker

2021 Sara Pérez y René Barbier Partida Pedrer Rosat

Spain, Catalunya

Carignan, Grenache

34.95 28.88

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96 Parker

2014 Mas Martinet Clos Martinet

Spain, Catalunya

Cabernet Sauvignon, Carignan, Grenache, Merlot, Monastrell, Syrah-Shiraz

89.95 74.34

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96 James Suckling

2020 Famille Perrin Gigondas Domaine du Clos des Tourelles

France, Rhone

Carignan, Cinsault, Grenache, Mourvedre, Syrah-Shiraz

73.95 61.12

96 Parker

2021 Alvaro Palacios Les Terrasses Velles Vinyes Priorat

Spain, Catalunya

Cabernet Sauvignon, Carignan, Garnacha, Syrah-Shiraz

38.95 32.19 As low as 36.45

93 Parker

2018 Olifantsberg Soul of the Mountain The Bull

2019 Olifantsberg Soul of the Mountain The Bull

South Africa, Western Cape

Carignan, Grenache, Mourvedre, Syrah-Shiraz

19.95 16.49 As low as 18.95

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96 Parker

2018 Ferrer Bobet Vinyes Velles Especial

2019 Ferrer Bobet Vinyes Velles Especial

Spain, Catalunya

Carignan

91.50 75.62

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2021 Château d'Aussières

France, Languedoc-Rousillon

Carignan, Grenache, Mourvedre, Syrah-Shiraz

31.95 26.40

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94 Vinous

2021 Acustic Celler Brao Vinyes Velles de 60 Ans

Spain, Catalunya

Carignan, Grenache

31.95 26.40

92 Parker

2022 Anne Gros & Jean Paul Tollot Les Fontanilles

2023 Anne Gros & Jean Paul Tollot Les Fontanilles

France, Languedoc-Rousillon

Carignan, Cinsault, Grenache

28.95 23.93 As low as 26.45

What does the Carignan taste like?

The carignan grape produces a wine with an intense red colour and a high tannin content, acidity and aromas of red fruits, spiciness (black pepper, cinnamon). Firm and strict are the carignan wines. Because of this, the carignan is widely used to mix with other grapes such as syrah and cinsault. As a blended wine, the carignan adds a sizable backbone.