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

Rich fruitiness on the palate recalls ripe strawberries, and then notes of spice and licorice kick in for a full-bodied, full-flavored finish that marries beautifully with ratatouille or smoked pork chops.

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

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!”

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

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

It’s a gem, and you won’t be disappointed.

If Télégramme is more about fruit than stones, it is still undeniably Châteauneuf, expressing the nobility of carefully farmed Grenache from the Rhône’s finest terroirs.

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