Light, fruity and eminently quaffable red from Gascogny, stylistically akin to Bordeaux. Size: 75cl

The largest Beaujolais Cru gives wines of a deep ruby colour with aromas of soft fruits, plums and peaches. This excellent example has a tighter structure than some allowing it a few years ageing ability in better years. Size: 75cl

The clay soil of Julienas gives it a bouquet of cherries, peaches and strawberries, and the wine may be drunk young or aged a little in the best vintages. Size: 75cl

From vineyards on entirely garnitic soil, this wine has a minerally backbone supporting a velvet smooth palate with flavours of violets, rose petals and red berries. Size: 75cl

The weightiest and most long-lived of the crus, Moulin-a-Vent adds a spicier dimension to the typical rose petal and red fruit flavours of the Gamay grape, and can easily match heavier red meat dishes and strong cheeses. Size: 75cl

Medium bodied with balanced and attractive fruit, well made 2004. Will develop over the medium term. Size: 75cl

The Bize vineyards are almost entirely within Savigny. Patrick Bize took over his family domaine in 1988 and makes wines of great depth and class. Size: 75cl

Fresh, young-drinking claret from talented winemaker Dominique Lurton. Size: 75cl

Silky, smooth-textured Graves with good length and surprising elegance for a wine at this price. Size: 75cl

Classic Cru Bourgeois claret, medium bodied and drinking perfectly now. Size: 75cl

Produced by the growers co-operative at Vacqueyras, this is a solid, peppery red with a good dose of juicy berry fruit. Size: 75cl

Warm spicy red with plenty of peppery fruit and a smooth finish. Size: 75cl