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

This is about as quaffable as the region’s rouges get.

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

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

Grenache is joined by Syrah and a drop of Mourvèdre to create this delightful everyday red scented of herbes de Provence and ripe black cherry.

Perfect for those who enjoy delicacy and finesse in their Châteauneuf.

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.

At once robust, succulent, and elegant, this red offers immediate pleasure and age-worthy promise.

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.

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.