Carmarans is for the natty wine lovers who like it wild, honest, and just a little feral. Philippe Carmarans, former Parisian barman turned remote-Aveyron winemaker, crafts soulful mountain wines from schist soils and rare local grapes that barely exist outside this rugged patch of southern France. His wines are the opposite of polished—they’re electric, earthy, and alive (all 12% alc or less). We only get a tiny slice of his production each year, and these bottles tend to disappear into the cellars of those who know. Josette (named for his mother) is Carmarans’ textured, mineral white and it’s got grip, salinity, and a savory edge that makes it a food wine sleeper.