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

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

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

Brambly, rustic, savory, and joyous, this is as perfect a house red from the Rhône as you’ll find.

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

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.

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

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

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

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