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

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.

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

Elevation and abundant limestone combine to give taut, high-toned wines with delicate floral aromas and stimulating mineral freshness.

Dark-fruited, with fresh acidity and stony tannins, it’s about as versatile as reds come from the south of France.

The majesty of the La Crau vineyard is encapsulated in this wine. I can't think of a grander expression of Southern Rhone terroir.

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

La Sagesse carries the full flavor, succulence, and savoriness we associate with Grenache on a graceful and lively frame.

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