Rita Vin de France 2020 - Mylène Bru

The vines of this single-varietal Carignan were planted in the fifties or earlier. Mylène Bru, which only purchased the first vines for this wine in 2008, doesn't really know that. Viticulture in the Garrigues north of Sète was done on the side until not so long ago, was never profitable and no investment was made. Fortunately, because that's why there are still ancient vines that were never renewed due to lack of money. The locations where Mylène Bru harvests this wonderful carignan are oriented north on a slight slope, meaning that the vines are less exposed to the intense summer heat. Although “Rita” is 100% Carignan, it may not bear the name of the grape variety or its origin, as it was grown outside an AOC. Only one fantasy name is allowed: “Rita”, the name of the Saint of Sète and of one of the grandmothers of Mylène Bru. The wine is rich and almost opulent despite its alcohol content of only 13%. It combines the wild scents of garrigue with ripe notes of plum compote, medicinal herbs and thyme. On the palate, it is surprisingly fresh, lively and soft with ripe tannins.