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.

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

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

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

This is about as quaffable as the region’s rouges get.

Deep, dynamic Grenache feels aptly highlighted by bright and fresh Clairette. Soft and rich, yet still defined.

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.

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.

Brambly, rustic, savory, and joyous, this is as perfect a house red from the Rhône as you’ll find.

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