As the name suggests, Sur le Fil (“on the wire”) walks a tightrope—light and lifted, but still rooted in southern Rhône soil. This 2023 blend leans into freshness, with whole-cluster fermentation bringing out bright, punchy fruit and a savory streak. Expect crunchy red berries, wild thyme, and a touch of citrus peel, all wrapped in a stony frame. It’s a wine that hums with tension—lively, agile, and meant to move. Zero added sulfur.

La Ferme Saint-Martin

Perched high in the hills above Beaumes-de-Venise, La Ferme Saint-Martin has been family-run since 1955, when Aimé and Yvonne Jullien rebuilt the farm after a devastating freeze wiped out their orchards. Vines replaced olive trees, and by 1964, wine was quietly flowing out of a small cellar and into the hands of friends.

Today, the third generation—Thomas Jullien and his wife Sophie—carry the torch with a deep respect for the land and a sharp eye on the future. Certified organic since the '90s, the vineyards are plowed and farmed by hand, with old-school Rhône varieties (including rare “forgotten” grapes) grown on limestone, marl, and Triassic soils around Suzette and Ventoux. Fermentations are native, with no additives in the cellar—just clean, expressive wines shaped by altitude, stone, and time.

Their cuvées are site-specific, soulful, and full of southern charm—with a subtle rebellious streak. This is old-vine Rhône without the makeup: honest, luminous, and alive.