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

La Sagesse carries the full flavor, succulence, and savoriness we associate with Grenache on a graceful and lively frame.

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

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

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.

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.

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

Black olive, fig, and rosemary abound in this easy-to-love, soulful southern Rhône red.

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.

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