A grape variety is a vine variety used to make wine.
Each variety has its own features and characteristics.
Carmenère" is a Bordeaux grape variety.
It is a cross between Cabernet Franc and Gros Cabernet.
Here are the king grape varieties in Bordeaux:
Red: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot, Malbec and Carmenère.
White: Sémillon, Muscadelle, Sauvignon Blanc