The kind of Saint-Jo to dig into right away: smoky, layered, lush, and laced with violet, bay leaf, and black olive.

Majestically dark and brooding Cornas, layered with aromas of herbs and mint. Extremely limited availability

Its ravishing perfume, luxurious body and texture, and unique abilities at table endow this Condrieu with a special place in the connoisseur’s cellar.

Like eating lemon curd at a party that Renoir might have painted—think something like Dance at Le Moulin de la Galette.

The “Emporium” is sourced exclusively from the Fourvier lieu-dit and sees about a year more in demi-muid and barrel than his standard Côte-Rôtie.

With lovely notes of currant and violets, this bright, crunchy wine is irresistible in its youth. Serve cool with just about anything.

Majestically dark and brooding Cornas, layered with aromas of herbs and mint. Extremely limited availability

With a nose of gunflint and suave Marsanne fruit, it has length and finesse; extremely limited availability

Young vines yield a Cornas that opens up sooner than Clape's flagship cuvée.

This thoroughbred wine is sculpted for the cellar but still provides a lot of immediate gratification.