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

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.

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.

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

Durban does here what they do best, keeping the focus and precision of the terroir as well as loads of fruit and pleasure.

This bears a rich bouquet of wild strawberry, flowers, garrigue, and sweet spices, culminating in a long, stony finale.

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

This lovely Muscat is full of fresh honeysuckle and ripe citrus fruit.

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