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

Stony and smoky, and full of garrigue and black cherry, it is an epic wine that opens up wonderfully now.

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

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

This dark, autumnal rosé is a beacon of tradition in a sea of paler styles.

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

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.

A relatively rare beast, Serge’s blanc is a ripe, honey-infused cornucopia of fruit.

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

A fresh, pure entry point to the Rhône’s great reds with aromas and flavors of black cherries, stones, and a hint of black olive.