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

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

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

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

La Sagesse carries the full flavor, succulence, and savoriness we associate with Grenache on a graceful and lively frame.

A pure Syrah bottling offering wild flavors of the Provençal countryside gently wrapped in a thick coat of tooth-staining deep purple fruit.

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.

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.

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

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