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 |
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.