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.

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

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.

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

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.

This thirst-quenching, bright, and plummy red is enhanced with a little bit of chill and perfect for grillables.

Truly classic Vieux Télégraphe, deep and powerful as usual, yet showing great finesse and class, almost an ethereal quality.

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.

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