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Carignan Gris

White wine grape variety

Carignan Gris — white wine grape variety with signature aromas of lemon peel, pear, white flowers. Structural profile: Medium body, Medium(+) acidity, Medium alcohol. Sensium blind-tasting coach reference.

Structural pillars

AcidityMedium(+)
BodyMedium
AlcoholMedium
Color intensityPale
Aromatic intensityMedium

Recognition cues

First checks

  • Look for lemon-pear fruit with restrained floral lift.
  • Check medium body with fresh acidity and low tannin.

Confidence signals

  • Citrus-pear white cue
  • Balanced medium frame

Aromas

Signature

lemon peelpearwhite flowerslemongreen apple

Common

green appleherbal teaalmondpear

Occasional

saline

Commonly confused with

Classic anchors

  • Classic regions: Roussillon · Languedoc · Catalonia
  • Classic styles: Rare pale-skinned Carignan mutation with citrus-orchard profile · Dry medium-bodied white with balanced-to-brisk acidity
  • Style examples: Roussillon Carignan Gris · Catalan Carignan Gris white

Common questions

Is Carignan Gris a red or white grape variety?
Carignan Gris is a white wine grape variety. Sensium documents its structure, aromas, and confusion signals for blind tasting.
What does Carignan Gris smell and taste like?
Signature aromas of Carignan Gris include lemon peel, pear, white flowers and lemon. Structural profile: Medium body, Medium(+) acidity, Medium alcohol.
What is Carignan Gris most often confused with in blind tasting?
Carignan Gris is most commonly confused with Macabeo, Grenache Blanc and Vermentino. Sensium's Compare view leads with the decisive cues that resolve each call.
Where is Carignan Gris grown?
Classic regions for Carignan Gris include Roussillon, Languedoc and Catalonia.

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