It beckons you to follow Maxime-François’s advice: “Drink it when you are very, very thirsty!”

Deep, concentrated, and refreshingly saline, this is like great Cornas with Mediterranean influences.

Violets and dark berries dominate the palate, with a pleasant wild side lurking below the surface.

Serve this one cool, from a carafe, with a plain old burger—generously seasoned with herbes de Provence.

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.

Deep, dynamic Grenache feels aptly highlighted by bright and fresh Clairette. Soft and rich, yet still defined.

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

Elevation and abundant limestone combine to give taut, high-toned wines with delicate floral aromas and stimulating mineral freshness.

Les Racines has a deep core of dark berry fruits, notes of licorice, or réglisse, and a concentrated texture that conveys power with silkiness.

Leydiers at Domaine de Durban are particularly proud of their Muscat de Beaumes-de-Venise, a vin doux naturel, as they are among the last to craft it in the traditional style.