Elevation and abundant limestone combine to give taut, high-toned wines with delicate floral aromas and stimulating mineral freshness.

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

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

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

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

Black olive, fig, and rosemary abound in this easy-to-love, soulful southern Rhône red.

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

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.

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

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