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.

It beckons you to follow Maxime-François’s advice: “Drink it when you are very, very thirsty!”

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

Stony and smoky, and full of garrigue and black cherry, it is an epic wine that opens up wonderfully now.

This thirst-quenching, bright, and plummy red is enhanced with a little bit of chill and perfect for grillables.

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

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

The Férigoules have honed a unique style of Vacqueyras that mixes deep, dark color with a lightness of touch, rusticity with warmth, and minerality with delicious fresh fruit.

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.