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

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

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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

A dry sparkler made exclusively from Clairette.

This lovely Muscat is full of fresh honeysuckle and ripe citrus fruit.