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.

If Télégramme is more about fruit than stones, it is still undeniably Châteauneuf, expressing the nobility of carefully farmed Grenache from the Rhône’s finest terroirs.

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

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

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

It is important to remember the heights that old-vine Grenache can reach when planted on arid, stony plateaus in the shadows of Mount Ventoux.

Full-bodied yet delicate, infused with the joie de vivre of the south of France.

It’s a gem, and you won’t be disappointed.

This thirst-quenching, bright, and plummy red is enhanced with a little bit of chill and perfect for grillables.

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