Lately you may have noticed a rise in freshness, a burst in aromatics, and a softness of texture in La Roque’s wines.

Melony, snappy, bright, and clean, this is a delightful everyday white with a refreshingly different flavor profile.

The accents of herbal garrigue and vineyard stones offer just enough earthy terroir to counterbalance the chewy black fruit and mouth-coating wild brambleberry, making this bargain red the right bottle to uncork at any which moment.

Its peachy-pink hue hints at what’s to come: orchard fruits and brambly wild berries, grapefruit and wet slate after a summer rain! A staple wine I can’t live without.

Valinière is a monumental demonstration of what happens when respectfully working the earth is not just a job, but one’s whole life.

With its aromas of toasted almonds and butterscotch, the resulting bone-dry wine is nothing short of enthralling.

There is something timeless to La Roque’s Pic Saint Loup, its herbal bouquet and rich, fleshy texture, all free from any hint of modern trappings.

For the southern red wine fanatic, lover of Bandol and other meaty reds, this wine is a steal. A blend of rustic and peppery grapes like Cab Franc, Carignan, and Syrah, it’s spicy, plummy, and so delicious. A cult favorite of those in the know.

If you can’t make it to the south of France this year, here’s a way to bring the Mediterranean sun to you.

The nose soars from the glass—wildflowers from the Mediterranean basin, if you ask me—with incredible finesse.