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

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

A relatively rare beast, Serge’s blanc is a ripe, honey-infused cornucopia of fruit.

Deep, concentrated, and refreshingly saline, this is like great Cornas with Mediterranean influences.