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.

Grenache is joined by Syrah and a drop of Mourvèdre to create this delightful everyday red scented with 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.

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

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

At once robust, succulent, and elegant, this red offers immediate pleasure and age-worthy promise.

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

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

This bears a rich bouquet of wild strawberry, flowers, garrigue, and sweet spices, culminating in a long, stony finale.

The blend is equal parts Roussanne, Grenache Blanc, and Clairette. Together, they create a wine that has a complex mouth-feel that finishes with a nice refreshing acidity.