Domaine Viret Vin de France Rouge 'Renaissance' 2019

A blend of the classic varieties of the area, “Renaissance” combines Grenache, Syrah, Mourvèdre, and Carignan from parcels scattered throughout the property. It ferments naturally in concrete and undergoes a 45-day-long maceration, then spends nearly four years in concrete with no added sulfur. This phenomenal wine offers a layered, meditative character, with ripe but beautifully controlled fruits unfurling slowly throughout the gently extracted, vibrant palate. It speaks clearly of the terroir and is viscerally expressive of its impeccable fruit of origin.