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.

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

A relatively rare beast, Serge’s blanc is a ripe, honey-infused cornucopia of fruit.

Another delectable wine from the Brunier family, with a complex mouth-feel that finishes with refreshing acidity.

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

A dry sparkler made exclusively from Clairette.

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

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

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

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