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

It’s a gem, and you won’t be disappointed.

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

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.

The 2022 vintage drinks like something even more ethereal than you’d expect from a southern red.