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

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

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

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

Fragrant aromas of lavender and garrigue, notes of perfectly ripe black cherries, hints of black olive and stones.

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

March Club Bianco ~ Clos La Roquète’s blanc is luscious, yet finishes nice and dry with striking acidity.

February Club Rouge ~ The flavors are mostly deep and dark—stones, licorice, black olive, and blackberry—but the frame is lithe.

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.

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