Leydiers at Domaine de Durban are particularly proud of their Muscat de Beaumes-de-Venise, a vin doux naturel, as they are among the last to craft it in the traditional style.

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

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

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

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.

Fragrant aromas of lavender and garrigue, notes of perfectly ripe black cherries, hints of black olive and stones.

The 2022 vintage drinks like something even more ethereal than you’d expect from a southern red.

It’s a gem, and you won’t be disappointed.

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

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