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.

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.

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

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

This dark, autumnal rosé is a beacon of tradition in a sea of paler styles.

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

Rich fruitiness on the palate recalls ripe strawberries, and then notes of spice and licorice kick in for a full-bodied, full-flavored finish that marries beautifully with ratatouille or smoked pork chops.

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

This Gigondas—densely concentrated and deeply opaque—is more refined than meets the eye.

Truly classic Vieux Télégraphe, deep and powerful as usual, yet showing great finesse and class, almost an ethereal quality.