Montgarrieux Carignan Vieilles Vignes 2024

Deep ruby with violet highlights, this wine opens with expressive aromas of black cherry, blueberry, and ripe plum, lifted by notes of wild herbs, pepper, and a touch of earth. The palate is vibrant and concentrated, combining juicy dark fruit with savoury undertones and firm but ripe tannins. Bright acidity keeps the wine lively, while a subtle mineral edge leads into a long, characterful finish. A bold yet balanced expression of old-vine Carignan.

Sourced from low-yielding, mature vineyards in the Languedoc, Montgarrieux celebrates the heritage of Carignan, a grape long associated with the region but now prized for the depth and authenticity it delivers when handled with care. The old vines are rooted in poor, stony soils, producing naturally concentrated fruit with real freshness. This wine captures both the sun-drenched Mediterranean character of southern France and the finesse possible from traditional varieties, offering a modern take on a historic grape.