The imprint of the sun-kissed landscape of the Languedoc is clear, with aromas of honeysuckle and lime zest.

This vinegar is particular because it’s made with sweet wine, which confers a very unique taste.

Decades ago, Isabelle and Matthieu planted Mourvèdre on southeast-facing terraces, using cuttings from exceptional Bandol vineyards, forming them into stumpy, gobelet-trained vines. Today, Noémie treats them with the reverence they deserve and crafts a robust, soulful, and exquisite rouge with notes of dark fruit, spice, and leather.

A cold glass hits the spot every single time, bursting over the taste buds with bright citrus, wild strawberry, and a juicy finish that makes one’s mouth water in anticipation of the next sip.

Valinière is a monumental demonstration of what happens when respectfully working the earth is not just a job, but one’s whole life.

The first thing that strikes me when tasting Maxime Magnon’s rosé is always its beautiful hue: a violet so soft and glowing it seems almost otherworldly.

Just different and obscure enough to deliver the thrill of introducing someone to a gorgeous wine that is familiar, but new.

Bright notes of fresh red berries, peaches, and assorted citrus are balanced by a spicy and soulful Mourvèdre character, yielding an excellent food wine.

If you’re a fan of Jura’s vin jaune or fino and manzanilla sherry, find yourself a new friend in this rare bottling from Ludovic Engelvin.

This is what happens when the Languedoc meets the Beaujolais.