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

This Gigondas—densely concentrated and deeply opaque—is more refined than meets the eye.

It is important to remember the heights that old-vine Grenache can reach when planted on arid, stony plateaus in the shadows of Mount Ventoux.

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

The blend is equal parts Roussanne, Grenache Blanc, and Clairette. Together, they create a wine that has a complex mouth-feel that finishes with a nice refreshing acidity.

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

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

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

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

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