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Casa Bollén Carignan 2022
Grape Type Pronunciation: "kar-in-yarn"
Primary flavours
Black Raspberry
Blackcurrant
Leaf
Liquorice
Pepper
Violet
Details
Carignan is starting to make some headway in South America and this is a cracking edition with leafy, blackcurrant notes to kick things off before the wine falls into place with a touch of spice and some rich fruit weight and rounded tannins.

Les Grands Chais is a company that is based in France although they have arms that spread across the modern world with wineries in operation in Australia, New Zealand, Chile and Argentina as well as mainland Europe. Their approach is to source exceptional fruit and make modern styles of wines that will be well received. The Good Pair Days wine team were impressed with their Chilean brands, Casa Bollén and Viña Las Niñas as well as the sparkling wines from Baron D’Arignac. On first visiting Les Grands Chais, apart from being overawed with the amount of wines at our fingertips, the team found the wines to be made with a strong focus on quality and showcasing regionality in each bottle. They each have their own story to tell and whether you are a fan of classical styles or discovering something new, they have you covered. We are excited to bring these wines to Australian shores for the first time.
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Taste Profile
This wine’s tasting notes.
Sweetness
lowmediumhigh
Body
lightmediumfull
Fruitiness
nonesomelots
Tannins
lowmediumhigh
Acidity
lowmediumhigh
Oak
nonesomelots
Alcohol
low (under 12%)medium (12-14%)high (14%+)
Taste Summary
This wine’s tasting notes are leaning towards medium bodied, low sweetness, with low acidity, some fruitiness, medium tannins, high alcohol and no oak.
Specs
Region
Central Valley
country
Chile
Grape type
Carignan
Wine Maker
Casa Bollen
Alcohol
14%
Vintage
2022
Cellar period
3-5 years
Closure
Cork (Natural)
Production method
Vegan
Temperature
Room Temperature 15°C-18°C
Pairing guide
Carignan is something of an underdog of the red wine world, but this stunning bottle from Casa Bollén deserves pride of place at your dining table. Home cooks will enjoy rustling up some great pairing dishes for this wine; it’s going to work wonders alongside roast chicken or turkey dinners, belly pork creations, and barbecue meats like brisket in gravy. Chinese five-spice has a particular affinity with Carignan, meaning you can explore some sticky Asian meat recipes with this wine, and it’s also going to pair beautifully with autumn veg like butternut squash and sweet potato.
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Food
Duck
Grilled Pork Belly
Braised Chops
Beef Stews
Mediterranean Vegetables
Tastes
Bitter
Earthy
Fruity
Moods
Adventurous
Mood for something different
Seasons
Cooler Months
Recipe Matches
Wine region
Central Valley, Chile
Nestled in the heart of Chile, the Central Valley wine region is a land of sun, fun, and delicious wines. The region is known for producing a wide variety of wines, from crisp Sauvignon Blanc and Chardonnay to full-bodied Cabernet Sauvignon and Carménère (a local favourite). The Central Valley has a warm, dry climate and diverse soils, which make it well-suited to grape growing and give the wines produced there a unique character. So why not explore the wines of the Central Valley and you just might find your new South American love?
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