French Grapes
Carménère
China, Chile, and Italy have the largest planting of Carménère.
Carménère originated in Bordeaux in France.
Carménère Flavors:
 Raspberry |
 Sour Cherry |
 Blackberry |
 Black Currant |
 Plum |
 Pepper |
 Spices |
 Granite |
Flavors from Maturation and Aging
 Vanilla |
 Coffee |
 Chocolate |
 Smoke |
Carménère has a good body and soft tannins.
| SUGAR: | Dry (3 g/l) |
| BODY: | Medium - Full |
| TANNINS: | Medium |
| FRUIT: | Medium |
| ACIDITY: | Medium |
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Serving temperature: 15-17°C (59-63°F) |
About
In the 18th century Carménère was widely planted in Bordeaux, France.
Because the grape failed to survive the Phylloxera plague in 1867, only a very small amount is growing in France today.
DNA studies show that Carmenère is the result of a crossing between Cabernet Franc and Gros Cabernet.