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

The 2022 vintage drinks like something even more ethereal than you’d expect from a southern red.

The blend is equal parts Roussanne, Grenache Blanc, and Clairette. Together, they create a wine that has a complex mouth-feel that finishes with a nice refreshing acidity.

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

Les Racines has a deep core of dark berry fruits, notes of licorice, or réglisse, and a concentrated texture that conveys power with silkiness.