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

There’s a gentle veil of minerality, and the nose is expansive, making way for notes that are more spiced than fruity.

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.

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.

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.

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

Black olive, fig, and rosemary abound in this easy-to-love, soulful southern Rhône red.

Deep, dynamic Grenache feels aptly highlighted by bright and fresh Clairette. Soft and rich, yet still defined.

Brambly, rustic, savory, and joyous, this is as perfect a house red from the Rhône as you’ll find.