This is a delightful Carignan that comes from the sub-region of Côtes Catalanes, which basically means that it is near Spain, but still France. The wine has plenty of depth, herbal and earthy intensity with cherry cola and blackberries. There is a meaty grip and tannic finish that completes this mysterious wine.

Over the last two or three decades, there has been a strong awareness that Languedoc isn’t just a region to produce warm climate, cheap wine for the local lunchtime bistro crowd. Bit by bit, there has been an awareness that you don't have to worry about access to old bush vines and climate, except when the thermometer pushes 40 degrees. Enter Terres Fidèles, who through several labels have become aware of the quality of varieties like Grenache, Carignan, Roussanne and Viognier. The Camí del Drac label focuses on two wines, a Carignan sourced from a collection of 50-60 year old vines, outside sunny Perpignan on the coast of southern France and a Grenache Blanc blend which comes from a vineyard that is very close to the Spanish, and Andorran border. The wines are full of personality and it is easy to see why the Languedoc and other southern French regions are receiving the love they need.