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.

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

Elevation and abundant limestone combine to give taut, high-toned wines with delicate floral aromas and stimulating mineral freshness.

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

Serve this one cool, from a carafe, with a plain old burger—generously seasoned with herbes de Provence.

A relatively rare beast, Serge’s blanc is a ripe, honey-infused cornucopia of fruit.

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

Dark-fruited, with fresh acidity and stony tannins, it’s about as versatile as reds come from the south of France.

Deep, dynamic Grenache feels aptly highlighted by bright and fresh Clairette. Soft and rich, yet still defined.

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.