The ‘Carignan’ label is made entirely from this grape variety, from Carignan vines over 80 years old.- These are the oldest vines in the vineyard.
Carignan used to be the most widely grown grape variety in Languedoc, but its acreage has dramatically declined in recent decades.
Like Cinsault, it is regionally disregarded in favour of other grape varieties. However, in quality sites such as the Terres Falmet vineyard, when picked at peak ripeness and skilfully vinted, it produces tannic but fruity wines.