Carignan du Roi
Red wine grape variety
Also known as Royal Carignan, Carignan Roi, Roi Carignan
Carignan du Roi is a red wine grape with signature aromas of plum, black cherry, dried herbs. Structure: Medium body, High acidity, Low tannin, Medium alcohol. Often confused with Syrah and Grenache.
Recognition cues
First checks
- Confirm tannin shape: Carignan du Roi reads low tannin.
- Open with body+acid frame: Carignan du Roi runs medium body and high acid.
Confidence signals
- Coherent medium/high frame plus plum — typical Carignan du Roi read.
- Black cherry on a medium/high frame typical of Carignan du Roi.
Aromas
Signature
Common
Occasional
Commonly confused with
Classic anchors
- Classic regions: Languedoc · Roussillon · Corbieres
- Classic styles: Naming stub / marketing surface on Carignan (#2098) (Mazuelo) — prefer the Carignan dossier · Languedoc–Corbières acid-driven Mediterranean red under 'du Roi' trade phrasing
Common questions
Is Carignan du Roi a red or white grape variety?
Carignan du Roi is a red wine grape variety.
What does Carignan du Roi smell and taste like?
Signature aromas of Carignan du Roi include plum, black cherry and dried herbs. Structural profile: Medium body, High acidity, Low tannin, Medium alcohol.
What blind-tasting cues distinguish Carignan du Roi?
Documented tells for Carignan du Roi: Confirm tannin shape: Carignan du Roi reads low tannin. and Open with body+acid frame: Carignan du Roi runs medium body and high acid..
What is Carignan du Roi most often confused with in blind tasting?
Carignan du Roi is most commonly confused with Syrah, Grenache and Carignan. Resolve the call with structure and signature aromas.
Where is Carignan du Roi grown?
Classic regions for Carignan du Roi include Languedoc, Roussillon and Corbieres.