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Domaine de Fontsainte Corbieres Reserve La Demoiselle, Languedoc-Roussillon, France

Wine Notes

Indicative blend: Carignan, Grenache, Mourvedre

Average Price $14 (USD)
(Approx, ex-tax, all vintages)

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Grape Variety: Carignan (Carinena)

Carignan (Cariñena in Spain) is a black-skinned grape variety, most likely native to the Aragon region of northern Spain (specifically the town of Carinena). The variety goes by a number of distinct names, depending on its precise locality. Very few of these numerous synonyms ever appear on wine labels, either due to appellation labeling laws or because Carignan's key use is as a blending component. The most famous wines in which Carignan plays a role are those from Rioja, where it is known as Mazuelo.

Carignan prefers warm dry climates when the grape can express high tannins, acid and color. This makes ... more


Region Hierarchy
  • Corbieres wine region

    Corbieres is an important appellation of the Languedoc-Roussillon region of southern France. One of the better-known Languedoc titles, Corbieres is also one of the most productive. Its vineyards turn out large quantities of red and rose wines, along with a growing number of whites.

    Red wines are the appellation's forte; they are famously rich, herb-scented wines, made from Grenache, Syrah, Mourvedre and ... more

  • Languedoc-Roussillon wine region

    Languedoc-Roussillon is a large and diverse wine region in the south of France, covering an area that stretches from Nimes and Montpellier in the east, around the Gulf of Lyon to the Spanish border.

    As suggested by the double-barreled name, Languedoc-Roussillon is in fact two independent regions – Langue ... more

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