November Club Rouge ~ We aimed for maximum drinkability: plenty of hedonistic purple-tinged fruit, along with a hint of wild herbs and lovely lavender and violet notes.

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

This Gigondas—densely concentrated and deeply opaque—is more refined than meets the eye.

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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