This festive sparkling wine is vinified following the ancient tradition of one of the most gorgeous corners of France, where small hills grow into small mountains on the flanks of the Alps.

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.

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

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

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.

It beckons you to follow Maxime-François’s advice: “Drink it when you are very, very thirsty!”

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

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

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