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

A pure Syrah bottling offering wild flavors of the Provençal countryside gently wrapped in a thick coat of tooth-staining deep purple fruit.

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

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

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.

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

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.

If there were a Hall of Fame for French bistro reds, Poignée would be a first-ballot inductee—vibrant and classy, it’s the southern France counterpart to our favorite Morgons.

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