Blend: 60% Carignan, 30% Grenache Noir, 10% Mourvèdre
Winemaker Notes
Carignan is to the Languedoc what Syrah is to the northern Rhône or Mourvèdre to Provence: a grape variety deeply intertwined with the region’s history and identity, and a vehicle for translating its diverse terroirs in a deep, dark, and soulful package. What makes the Languedoc unique is that top bottlings, such as this one, can still be found at what would be entry-level prices in other regions. The Demoiselle parcel at Domaine de Fontsainte highlights Carignan planted in 1904—a historical landmark made up of thick, gnarled stumps deeply rooted in dusty soils. These vines have been soaking up Mediterranean sunshine for the past century and a quarter, and they give it all back in each bold, toothsome, rosemary-scented sip.
