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

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

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.

This hedonistic country quaffer teems with northern Provence’s most irresistible qualities: the succulent red and black fruit, stony core, hint of black olive, and garrigue.

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

A white wine that straddles the northern and southern Rhône.

This wine combines Syrah’s savoriness with Grenache’s stoniness for a delicious red that is ready to drink today.

Stony, spicy, and dense, it evokes red berries, watermelon, and garrigue and offers a beautiful accompaniment to a wide range of dishes.

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

This bears a rich bouquet of wild strawberry, flowers, garrigue, and sweet spices, culminating in a long, stony finale.