It is important to remember the heights that old-vine Grenache can reach when planted on arid, stony plateaus in the shadows of Mount Ventoux.

Violets and dark berries dominate the palate, with a pleasant wild side lurking below the surface.

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.

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

A fresh, pure entry point to the Rhône’s great reds with aromas and flavors of black cherries, stones, and a hint of black olive.

An abundance of violets and velvet, amid a cooling sensation of a cold spring on a hot day.

Deep, dynamic Grenache feels aptly highlighted by bright and fresh Clairette. Soft and rich, yet still defined.

Deep and expansive on the palate, it demands flavorsome roasts, stews, or a pristine cut of dry-aged beef over coals.

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

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