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Vin rougeBordeaux, France

Carménère

Aussi connu sous le nom de: Grande Vidure

Once a major Bordeaux grape, Carménère was thought extinct after phylloxera until rediscovered in Chile in 1994. It has become Chile's signature variety, producing rich, herbaceous wines.

CorpsMedium
AciditéMedium
TaninsMedium
DouceurDry
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For over 100 years, Chilean winemakers thought they were growing Merlot until DNA testing revealed it was Carménère.

👃 Notes de dégustation

Saveurs principales

PlumBlackberryCherry

Saveurs secondaires

Green pepperCoffeeSpiceSmoke

Arômes

Red bell pepperHerbsDark chocolate

🌍 Régions viticoles célèbres

Colchagua Valley

Chile
Chile's flagship

Premier region for complex, age-worthy Carménère

Maipo Valley

Chile
Traditional style

Classic region producing structured wines

Rapel Valley

Chile
Fruit-forward wines

Warm climate, ripe fruit character

Cachapoal

Chile
Premium expressions

Elegant, refined style

🍽️ Accords mets parfaits

Grilled steak
Empanadas
Roasted peppers
Black bean dishes
Beef stew

🌡️ Guide de service

Température

16-18°C (61-65°F)

Type de verre

Bordeaux glass

Carafer

30 minutes

Potentiel de vieillissement

3-10 years

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