France — wine

Corbières

Rugged limestone and schist garrigue country south of Carcassonne; Carignan, Grenache, Syrah and Mourvèdre produce intense, herb-scented reds of excellent value.

Year Rating Notes
2022 Warm Mediterranean year; concentrated Carignan and Grenache of great depth.
2021 Cooler year; elegant, aromatic reds with fresh garrigue character.
2020 Outstanding year; old-vine Carignan of extraordinary intensity and terroir expression.
2019 Warm, generous vintage; plush, fruit-rich reds with herbal backbone.
2018 Good balance; food-friendly reds with characteristic Corbières garrigue.