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

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

A crisp dry lemony unoaked Chardonnay made by one of the better Macon producers. Size: 75cl

Jean-Marc Brocard is a giant in Chablis, and fanatical about terroir. Bright, forward chardonnay fruit set against citrus acidity. Good weight. Size: 75cl

Fresh, citrus infused Chablis with plenty of fruit and nice crisp acidity. Size: 75cl

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

Made by a growers\\\' co-operative in the northern Rhone valley, this has all the density you would expect from the Syrah (Shiraz) grape, but in a soft, approachable style. Size: 75cl

A prime example of a Cotes de Rhone Villages. Medium-bodied, warm, spicy with plenty of fruit. Size: 75cl

The wines in this area are rumoured to have been Michaelangelos favourite tipple - presumably he liked the balance of fragrant fruit and lemon acidity! Size: 75cl

Clean, elegant and vey dry with grassy aromatics and mouth-watering freshness. Size: 75cl

Steely-dry, fragrant Sauvignon Blanc from a highly sought-after producer in the Loire Valley. Size: 75cl