The roots of these vines run deep, and deep is what you get in the glass, too—a rich mix of black olive, fennel, and raspberry.

Yearning for northern Rhône magic? Here you go. Pull a cork or more and see what I mean.

With a nose of gunflint and suave Marsanne fruit, it has length and finesse; extremely limited availability

From high-altitude slopes above the Rhône river, this Syrah exhibits remarkable purity and grace.

Majestically dark and brooding Cornas, layered with aromas of herbs and mint. Extremely limited availability

There is not a single sharp edge, only tender, succulent, ripe peachy fruit, plus a touch of honeysuckle to round things out.

The kind of Saint-Jo to dig into right away: smoky, layered, lush, and laced with violet, bay leaf, and black olive.

Majestically dark and brooding Cornas, layered with aromas of herbs and mint. Extremely limited availability

From vines that are more than eighty years old comes this Marsanne with magnificent floral, pit fruit, and bitter notes.

Young vines yield a Cornas that opens up sooner than Clape's flagship cuvée.