Underdog Grape · France

Carignan

Carignan was planted for volume, then torn out by the hectare. The gnarled old vines that survived make one of the Mediterranean's best-value bold reds — dark, brambly, and built on acid.

Tasting profile
Blackberry and black pepper over dried garrigue herbs, held together by acid so bright it snaps the wine awake.
Where it grows
Languedoc, France
Where to buy
For specific bottles and where to buy them, read the deep dive.

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The region

Languedoc, France

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