Clairette, an unsung hero of the south, is the main grape here, undoubtedly one of many key elements to this singular wine.

The flavors are mostly deep and dark—stones, licorice, black olive, and blackberry—but the frame is lithe.

Stony and smoky, and full of garrigue and black cherry, it is an epic wine that opens up wonderfully now.

An abundance of violets and velvet, amid a cooling sensation of a cold spring on a hot day.

A dry sparkler made exclusively from Clairette.

An abundance of violets and velvet, amid a cooling sensation of a cold spring on a hot day.

Dark-fruited, with fresh acidity and stony tannins, it’s about as versatile as reds come from the south of France.

The palate is dense and ripe, yet wonderfully smooth and elegant. Racines seems to tap into the history of Les Pallières, the prestige and the high-toned elegance.

This lovely Muscat is full of fresh honeysuckle and ripe citrus fruit.

There’s a gentle veil of minerality, and the nose is expansive, making way for notes that are more spiced than fruity.