Baptiste Aufranc Fleurie Quatre Chemins 2022

As the village name—Fleurie, from the French floral—implies, the nose is dominated by fragrant red flowers, poppy seeds, red cherries, and wild strawberries. It’s the start of summer in a glass. The palate is exquisitely red-fruited, juicy, and adorned with silky tannins, so soft that they are almost invisible, contributing to its relatively light silhouette. It’s a fragrant, lovely style to gulp down at a breezy picnic.