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

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

This is about as quaffable as the region’s rouges get.

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

The blend is equal parts Roussanne, Grenache Blanc, and Clairette. Together, they create a wine that has a complex mouth-feel that finishes with a nice refreshing acidity.

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

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

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

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