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

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

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.

This lovely Muscat is full of fresh honeysuckle and ripe citrus fruit.

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

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.

Full-bodied yet delicate, infused with the joie de vivre of the south of France.

We aimed for maximum drinkability: plenty of hedonistic purple-tinged fruit, along with a hint of wild herbs and lovely lavender and violet notes.

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

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