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

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.

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

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.

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

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

October Club Gourmand ~ Black olive, fig, and rosemary abound in this easy-to-love, soulful southern Rhône red.

This Gigondas—densely concentrated and deeply opaque—is more refined than meets the eye.

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

November Club Chevalier ~ This is about as quaffable as the region’s rouges get.