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.

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

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.

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.

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

This dark, autumnal rosé is a beacon of tradition in a sea of paler styles.

Stony and smoky, and full of garrigue and black cherry, it is an epic wine that opens up wonderfully now.

Perfect for those who enjoy delicacy and finesse in their Châteauneuf.

Violets and dark berries dominate the palate, with a pleasant wild side lurking below the surface.