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

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

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

This thirst-quenching, bright, and plummy red is enhanced with a little bit of chill and perfect for grillables.

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.

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

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

There’s a gentle veil of minerality, and the nose is expansive, making way for notes that are more spiced than fruity.

If Télégramme is more about fruit than stones, it is still undeniably Châteauneuf, expressing the nobility of carefully farmed Grenache from the Rhône’s finest terroirs.

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.