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

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.

Full-bodied yet delicate, infused with the joie de vivre of the south of France.

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

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

Rich fruitiness on the palate recalls ripe strawberries, and then notes of spice and licorice kick in for a full-bodied, full-flavored finish that marries beautifully with ratatouille or smoked pork chops.

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.

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

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

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.