Isle Saint Pierre 2024 Mediterranee Rose, South of France

The grapes are grown in the Camargue near the mouth of the Rhone River, a region more famous for its fleur de sel than wine.  Perhaps that’s why the price for this charming rosé is so reasonable.  It’s a blend of Grenache, Syrah, Merlot and Cabernet Franc, rather crazy for a south of France rosé, but not as much for the neighborhoods of Aix-en-Provence and Les Baux-de-Provence.  Besides, here it just works.  A well-crafted, medium-weight rosé that is a little tighter structured than most, sporting a kiss of saline in the flavor.