Mythique is a deep garnet in color with a midrange nose of
red fruits, currant, raspberries and slight almond. The flavor is
good, though a bit acidic. Typified by muted tannins and a
slightly bitter finish.
The rich flavor of this fine wine is the result of a
robust blend of several varietals. Mythique is comprised of
20% Century old Carignan (the original grape of the region),
25% Grenache Noir, 30% Syrah, 15%
Mourvedre,
4% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 6%
Merlot.
Les Vignerons du Val d'Orbieu is an association of
winegrowers in the Languedoc-Roussillon. The exquisite vineyard stretches
from the Pyrénées Mountains to the Rhone River along the Mediterranean
coast. Les Vignerons du Val d'Orbieu was established in 1967 by a small
group of dynamic winemakers whose vineyards border the picturesque Orbieu
River in the heart of the Corbières.
One of the largest wine producers in the world, Les Vignerons du Val
d'Orbieu is recognized worldwide for high-quality, innovative wine-making,
and restoring the reputation of the Languedoc-Roussillon. There are over
37,050 acres planted, with 17 cooperative cellars producing 560,000
hectoliters (3.5million cases) and 200 private cellars producing 190,000
(1.2m cases) of AOC wines. Their 160 Châteaux and Estates in the
Languedoc-Roussillon make up 14% of total AOC production, and making them
second in varietal wine sales in France, representing 40% of all varieties
harvested in the Languedoc-Roussillon.
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