Beaujolais

This wine originates on granitic soils in the municipality of Lantignié. Beaujolais is in such a sweet spot at the moment with a run of cracking vintages highlighting the exquisite value on offer. Domaine Rochette...(read more)

A step up in intensity from the Villages - this Regnié is delicious. There is a lovely weight of deep rich red fruit - but no thickness or gloop at all - bright , intense and nicely poised with just a dusting of s...(read more)

These gnarly, small bush vines are between 30 and 70 years old. Pretty nose of violets, cherry and raspberry with nice intensity and freshness. Palate has some good richness, lovely flesh, ripely fruity, perky cherries m...(read more)

The 2022 Régnié Cuvée des Braves comes from 70- to 80-year-old vines planted by the family on deep granitic soils that tend to produce small, concentrated berries. The vineyard enjoys a southwesterly...(read more)

The 2022 Morgon Côte du Py comes from vines that are at least 60 years old. It has a superb nose with mineral-driven, very pure red fruit that conveys a sense of energy. The palate is medium-bodied with fine-boned...(read more)

Aged in century-old oak casks. Less upfront and fruity than the Brouilly, this shows classic strawberry, raspberry and blackcurrant fruit. The fruit is compact and powerful, with good length. (MH) Drink 2024 – 2030

Janin's 'Empreinte' is a great introduction to the house style of this very smart estate. From granitic soils, this is very typical of Moulin a Vent - with lots of elegance and precision. As ever, Eric has used 60-70% wh...(read more)

Tremblay is the original Lieu-dit at the heart of Moulin a Vent, where the Janins have owned vines since the 1930s. 'This is the true identity of the village' says Eric. The power of the old vines is palpable in this inc...(read more)

Deep ruby. Concentrated nose of raspberry and cassis. Velvety richness and texture. Fine, ripe tannins. Sweet kirsch liqueur on the finish. There is volume and structure but this is delicious; all you could need from Gam...(read more)

Clear fresh mid purple, really classy nose despite a fractional pyrazine. Lovely suavity to the fruit which covers the structure and hides the pyrazine. The cherry side of strawberry, and the wood has really helped. Chap...(read more)

Here too there is a more subtle whiff of animale character on the ripe aromas of dark gamay fruit that also carries hints of spice and earth. The delicious, intense and broad-shouldered flavors also flash excellent power...(read more)