This Gigondas—densely concentrated and deeply opaque—is more refined than meets the eye.

If there were a Hall of Fame for French bistro reds, Poignée would be a first-ballot inductee—vibrant and classy, it’s the southern France counterpart to our favorite Morgons.

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.

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

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

March Club Bianco ~ Clos La Roquète’s blanc is luscious, yet finishes nice and dry with striking 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.

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