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

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

Intense in both color and character, the most dense and vinous I can ever remember from this cuvée.

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

January Club Chevalier ~ The majesty of the La Crau vineyard is encapsulated in this wine. I can't think of a grander expression of Southern Rhone terroir.

Deep, concentrated, and refreshingly saline, this is like great Cornas with Mediterranean influences.

At once robust, succulent, and elegant, this red offers immediate pleasure and age-worthy promise.

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.

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

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