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.

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

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

Clos La Roquète’s blanc is luscious, yet finishes nice and dry with striking acidity.

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

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

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

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

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

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