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

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.

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

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

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.

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

Black olive, fig, and rosemary abound in this easy-to-love, soulful southern Rhône red.

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.

Grenache is joined by Syrah and a drop of Mourvèdre to create this delightful everyday red scented of herbes de Provence and ripe black cherry.

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