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

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

Fragrant aromas of lavender and garrigue, notes of perfectly ripe black cherries, hints of black olive and stones.

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

A relatively rare beast, Serge’s blanc is a ripe, honey-infused cornucopia of fruit.

The blend is equal parts Roussanne, Grenache Blanc, and Clairette. Together, they create a wine that has a complex mouth-feel that finishes with a nice refreshing acidity.

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.

The 2022 vintage drinks like something even more ethereal than you’d expect from a southern red.

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

This is about as quaffable as the region’s rouges get.