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.

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.

An abundance of violets and velvet, amid a cooling sensation of a cold spring on a hot day.

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.

An abundance of violets and velvet, amid a cooling sensation of a cold spring on a hot day.

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

It beckons you to follow Maxime-François’s advice: “Drink it when you are very, very thirsty!”

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.

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