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Synonyms
Carignan - Merlot is a red blend rather than a single variety, with its roots in Languedoc, France.
The wines show medium body, medium tannin, medium acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
The tasting note runs to plum and cherry.
It is planted most seriously in Languedoc and Emporda.
In the vineyard it is marked by mid ripening.
It blends readily with Syrah and Grenache.
On other labels it goes by Carignan Merlot.
At the table it suits beef and bell pepper casserole, cheeseburgers and lamb shish kebabs.
The structure.
Where it grows.
Blends well with.
Food pairings.
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Beef and bell pepper casserole
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Cheeseburgers
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Lamb shish kebabs
Also labelled.
Carignan Merlot.
Bottles to look for.
- Cave de l'Ormarine Esprit de Villemarin Rouge, IGP Cotes de Thau, France
- Cave de Masse Carignan - Merlot, IGP Pays d'Herault, France
- Domaine Costes-Cirgues Montplaisir, IGP Pays d'Oc, France
- Domaine Henri Milan Reynard Rebels, Vin de France
- Foncalieu La Bastille Carignan - Merlot, Languedoc-Roussillon, France
- Jules Rose Sec, IGP Mediterranee, France
- La Grange Classique Rouge, IGP Pays d'Oc, France
- Le Grand Duc de la Reserve Carignan - Merlot, France
Carignan - Merlot: common questions
01.What does Carignan - Merlot taste like?+
Carignan - Merlot tastes of plum and cherry. The wines show medium body, medium tannin, medium acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
02.Where is Carignan - Merlot from?+
Carignan - Merlot originates in Languedoc, France.
03.Where is Carignan - Merlot grown?+
The key regions for Carignan - Merlot are Languedoc and Emporda.
04.What food pairs with Carignan - Merlot?+
Pour it with beef and bell pepper casserole, cheeseburgers and lamb shish kebabs.
05.What else is Carignan - Merlot called?+
Carignan - Merlot is also labelled Carignan Merlot.
Keep going: the A to Z grape index, or the wine regions of France.