It's a traditional blend of 65% Grenache, 20% Syrah, 10% Mourvedre and 5% Carignan fermented separately with indigenous yeasts. On his trip through France in 1787 Thomas Jefferson visited Vidal-Fleury, today considered one of the most consistent producers in the Rhone Valley. What a great price and value?!?

Grapes planted include Grenache, Syrah, Mourvedre, and Carignan. Christian Seely just posted a video of blending at Mas Belles Eaux. you can see it here. had been a guest at the property as a result of a scholarship I achieved in accordance with the Master of Wine program. You can read about my visit below. The Winery.

This is 50/30/20 Grenach, Syrach, Carignan from an area near Bezier, with black pepper and cinammon bark. This is a Syrah/Grenach blend  with lots of garrigue, black and white pepper, and an intense minerality. Syrah Grenache once again, a deep intensity of stones, lots of concentration. I will try.

From the French AOP of Languedoc, here is a blend of Carignan, Grenache Noir, Syrah, and Cinsault. Full bodied red, deep garnet colors, with aromas of dark fruit, blackberry, raspberry and spices, and some barnyard, dry on the tongue with medium plus tannins, more spice hints and a decent finish. SRP $10 and 12% alcohol.

The wine is a blend of Syrah, Carignan, and Grenache from Corbieres!" Quick! What is one of the most sensual, aromatic products in the world, right up there with exquisite perfume and exotic flowers? Wine, of course. Well done!" Le Nez du Vin ," she whispered. What is Le Nez du Vin , you ask? Then open the vials and smell them.

blend of 40% Grenache, 25% Cinsault, 15% Carignan, 10% Syrah, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon. I guess saying that 2011 was not as eventful as 2010 would be understating it a little. Although one must still put up with some of the aches and pains of old age there was nothing very serious to deal with other than a slight weight issue.

Pierre is a lively, funny guy who makes fabulous wines, mostly various blends of syrah, grenache, mouvedre, and some carignan. In October we visited the Languedoc -- uur “base” was Agde, a town with 2,600 years worth of history where the River Hérault and the Canal du Midi meet the Mediterranean. Voila!

Grapes planted include Grenache, Syrah, Mourvedre, and Carignan. “A French insurance company owns a Chateau?” the woman’s voice says, incredulous. This is the exciting thing that happened to me and four other students in the Master of Wine educational program who won a scholarship based on essays we submitted. Perfect Berries.

The main grapes of the region was Carignan, Cinsaut and Alicante Bouschet. Clairette and Ugni blanc have become the dominate grape varieties with some smaller plantings of Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Merlot, Mouvedre and Syrah. Wine from Algeria! Who would'a thunk. Ok, for some reason I may have missed this in Geography class.

Their 2006 Collioure Magenca Rouge is a blend with grenache, mouvedre, and carignan - all old vines. He grows Carignan, Syrah, Mouvedre and Grenache. The 2007 Les Dentelles is a blend of 50 grenache and 50 Carignan Noir (80 years). 80%grenach and 20% syrah from shale. Elise says. years.

This cuvee of grenache, syrah, carignan, and cinsault (replacing the traditional grape of mouvedre) comes from soils dominated by Assignan sanstone, facing north and west. One of the hallmarks of a good sommelier is the ability to match customers with the right wine, as well as match wine to the correct dish.

The reds are made primarily of Grenache and Mourvèdre, and there are many other grapes added in smaller proportions, like Cinsault, Syrah, Carignan, Petit Sirah, Cabernet Sauvignon, and then local varieties such as Muscat Noir, Castet, Manosquin, and Brun-Fourca. The same family has been making wine there for over 300 years.

Grapes planted include Grenache, Syrah, Mourvedre, and Carignan. Visiting Mas Belles Eaux. Though Tokaji was the official end to the AXA most generous trip, we had the option of going on to other AXA properties around the world. love the Languedoc and was very eager to visit the AXA property Mas Belles Eaux. The Winery.

Grapes planted include Grenache, Syrah, Mourvedre, and Carignan. “A French insurance company owns a Chateau?&# the woman’s voice says, incredulous. This is the exciting thing that happened to me and four other students in the Master of Wine educational program who won a scholarship based on essays we submitted.

Grapes include Syrah, Grenache, Carignan, Mourvedre, Merlot, Cinsault, and Rolle. Nathalie showing excellent wine review in Vin magazine. “Welcome!&# Most people think of Provence as St. Tropez, yet Nathalie lives outside the small but lively village of Saint Antonin. How did they find out about Nathalie and her mother?

Côtes du Roussillon reds must be made from at least three grape varieties with Syrah or Mourvèdre making up at least twenty percent, and Grenache (the most widely planted variety) or Carignan. Muscat and Grenache are grown for vin doux naturel yet increasingly made into less alcoholic, dry vin de pays. marianne.

would like to think I dazzled him by blind tasting the Domaine de la Coste rose and stating it was cinsault with a bit of grenache. think he liked the Chateau de Cabezac La Garrigue the best from Minervois and it was very good, yet I liked Le Petit Arthur, which was a GSM (grenache, syrah, mourvedre) with carignan.

And, ah, that mad and crazy Polish vigneron, Andrea If you can't read my writing; This is the 2007 version of Babiole, a blend of grenache, carignan,syrah, Can't believe this is the 'methode chauvet,' because I can't detect carbonic. Room like the inside of a Klimt painting. Food clean, expensive, but I almost think worth it?

40% Syrah, 30% each Grenache and Cinsault. There is a slightly peppery, salt pork nuance that I assume comes from the Syrah. 60% Mourvèdre, 20% Carignan, 15% Syrah, and 5% Grenache. Mostly Carignan, although I do not know the blend. blend of Grenache and Cinsault, don't know the exact proportions.

blend of old vines Carignan (is there a more under-rated grape?), Syrah, and Grenache. For $14 you can get the 2007 Domaine Rimbert Travers de Marceau , a less intense and complex, but also very delicious wine that omits the Grenache and includes Cinsault and a little bit of Mourvedre. love this wine, plain and simple.

This big blend of grenache, syrah and carignan, has that ripe, juicy quality from many of the wines of the region. “Merry Christmas!&# I said to my aunt as she greeted us at the door for our annual wintry get together with my cousins. “Here’s 24 liters of wine!&# Season’s greetings! Standing tall.

Syrah, Grenache, Mourvedre, Carignan, Cinsaut, these are the most popular grapes of Southern France and vignerons (French winemakers) play around with them in the cellars to create their own identities. Ah, the Holidays. New York is full of festivities and gatherings and friends and family. Wine is already pretty confusing.

From France's Rhône region comes this red wine, Vin de Pays de la Principauté d'Orange from winemaker Corinne Couturier made from the grapes of Grenache, Syrah, Cinsaut, Mourvèdre and Carignan. The finish is spicy with the lingering of pepper and currants and a satisfying earthiness that I really enjoyed

varietal that was planted in abundance at one point is Carignan, (AKA Carignana), which got its name from the subregion on Aragon "Carignena". Also of note, as long as we are discussing Carignan, is that it is the most widely planted grape in France today ( according to winepros.org - bet you didn't know that - I sure didn't).

Deep purple rose in color, It is a blend of 60% Syrah , 20% Grenache , 10% Mourvedre and 10% Carignan and is designed to go well with food, especially duck or lamb. I sampled this French red wine at the Alsace & Rhone Wine Expo this week, poured by the vintner, Luc Baudet. Enjoyed this one very much

An old vine field blend containing zinfandel, petit sirah, alicante boushet, carignane, trousseau, sangiovese, petit boushet, negrette, syrah, muscat noir, cinsault, and grenache. Another gem suggested by Eric Baugher. Medium ruby with a slight shine on it. Spicy nose mixed with stewed plum and herbs.sage note?

The blend is Mourvedre, Carignan, and Grenache. This is a blend of Carignan, Syrah, and Grenache. I was very much impressed with the Jenny & Francois portfolio , so much so that I decided to buy a few and taste them at home with dinner. You know what this means? great value for everyday drinking.

Merlot, Cab, Syrah - been there done that. lighter wine than a Cab, merlot or Syrah, Barbera is said to be the most (or second most) planter varietal in Italy. The 2005 Carmel Appellation Carignan is another wine made from a not-so-traditional grape varietal. Come on Wine Tasting Guy, give us something unusual. Worth a shot!

In addition to Mourvèdre, Cinsaut and Grenache are also widely used, and Syrah and Carignan can be included in smaller amounts, up to 10% individually or up to 15% when they're both included. The dollar sucks and my daughter is only 1 year old. I'll answer for you - yes, it would be nice. Why Bandol? This ain't college, pal.

Mostly Carignan, with some Grenache and Syrah thrown in, the 2005 Domaine des 2 Anes Corbieres Fontanilles was smooth and supple, ripe and complex. 100% Syrah, it is a Vins de Pays de L'Ardeche, a country wine from the hilly region in the middle of the Rhone Valley, sort of bisecting it into Northern and Southern Rhone.

The red varietals that define this region, syrah, carignan, grenache, mouvedre and to some extent merlot and cabernet sauvignon are always blended together is some way shape or form depending on the appellation or sub-appellation. So the Alphabet City Wine Co. has been open for about a month now and all is well. Can you tell?

This is hot weather France where hardy grapes thrive, like Grenache and Mourvedre, Cinsault and Carignan, and of course, Syrah. Do they permit varying percentages of Syrah, for example, or it is an elevation and wind thing? Here we are again folks, Wine Blogging Wednesday is upon us once more. And I certainly will!

The vineyards are drenched in hot sun and there is not a lot of rain, perfect for hardy grapes like Carignan and Grenache. They must contain a minimum of 50% Grenache to be called Banyuls (the fishing port south on the southern coast of Perpignan) or Maury (the hilly northern coast). It's not Port, it's French wine. Sounds good.

Its mix is about 60% carignan with some grenache noir and syrah. wines. Ive been a fan of this Corbieres, imported by Jenny & Francois, but last night when I popped it open it seemed limited. Oh yes, I said, a nice little everyday wine, satisfying but no bells and whistles. So, I plugged it up. What a different personality.