Upon Algeria 's independence in 1962 , the French supply of Carignan wine was cut off and growers in Southern France began to plant the vine for their own production .
From Spain , it gained prominence in Algeria and fed that country 's export production to France .
Upon Algeria 's independence in 1962 , the France supply of Carignan wine was cut off and growers in France   began to plant the vine for their own production .
From Spain , it gained prominence in Algeria and fed that country 's export production to France .