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

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

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.

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.

This Gigondas rosé is a real pleasure to be around. It’s seasonally versatile and could quite possibly be the most food friendly rosé we carry!

Stony and smoky, and full of garrigue and black cherry, it is an epic wine that opens up wonderfully now.

Clos La Roquète’s blanc is luscious, yet finishes nice and dry with striking acidity.

Les Racines has a deep core of dark berry fruits, notes of licorice, or réglisse, and a concentrated texture that conveys power with silkiness.

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

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