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

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

February Club Rouge ~ The flavors are mostly deep and dark—stones, licorice, black olive, and blackberry—but the frame is lithe.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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.