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GREAT WINES FROM FAMILY VINEYARDS FOR YOUR ENJOYMENT

Carignan

Corbieres 2021, Cuvee 181, Les Clos Perdus
£ 20.20
50% Carignan, 35%Grenache, 15% Mourvèdre.

Expressive and attractive nose: black fruits, tobacco, and moist soil. Ripe and elegant on the palate. Notes of fresh blackberries and black cherries, which they easily combine with delicate tannins and attractive acidity.

Faugeres 2020, Chateau des Adouzes, Le Tigre
£ 15.25
35% Carignan, 35% Grenache, 30% Syrah.

Intense ruby red colour. Cassis and raspberry on the nose, with hints of pepper and spice. Good structure and smooth on the palate, with fresh fruit flavours and balance.

Terra Noble Gran Reserva Carignan 2020, Chile
£ 16.00

With floral, redcurrant, tart cherry, cranberry and spicy balsam notes wafting over sleek tannins and rock-fresh acidity, it's the sort of red that goes with a wide range of foods. I enjoyed it with vine-wrapped roast quail (the pan deglazed lightly with pomegranate molasses) and an array of variously herbed and spiced roast vegetables (courgettes, peppers, aubergines, tomatoes, onions, garlic), but there aren't many savoury dishes I wouldn't try it with. Joanna Simon Wine of the week  July 2021