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

A pure Syrah bottling offering wild flavors of the Provençal countryside gently wrapped in a thick coat of tooth-staining deep purple fruit.

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

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

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

This refreshing blend of Chardonnay and Viognier brings aromas of fresh sun-kissed peaches and cleansing rainwater.

Elevation and abundant limestone combine to give taut, high-toned wines with delicate floral aromas and stimulating mineral freshness.

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

Brambly, rustic, savory, and joyous, this is as perfect a house red from the Rhône as you’ll find.