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

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

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.

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

Brambly, rustic, savory, and joyous, this is as perfect a house red from the Rhône as you’ll find.

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

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

If there were a Hall of Fame for French bistro reds, Poignée would be a first-ballot inductee—vibrant and classy, it’s the southern France counterpart to our favorite Morgons.

There’s a gentle veil of minerality, and the nose is expansive, making way for notes that are more spiced than fruity.