Since legendary US importer Kermit Lynch dubbed them the Gang of Four in the 1980's, wine collectors the world over have been searching for the precious few bottles of Beaujolais from Jean Foillard, Marcel Lapierre, Guy Breton, and Jean-Paul Thévenet. Each of these producers were inspired by the natural wine growing and wine making methods of local hero Jules Chauvet. Their aim is to help the unique Beaujolais terroir express itself with minimal intervention, harnessing old vines farmed with organic practices, fermentation with natural yeasts, along with limited use of sulphur. Together they have raised not only the profile of the region, but demonstrated that Beaujolais is more than just 'Nouveau' and can indeed produce meaningful, complex and wonderful wines. Also known as "Petit Max" by his friends, Guy Breton produces wines that are easy to drink, and his are typically the lightest in colour, the lowest in alcohol, and the least tannic of the Gang of Four. Breton’s domaine is comprised of just over four hectares, most of which are located in Morgon, and are supplemented with purchased grapes from surrounding appellations enabling him to vinify a diverse portfolio of Beaujolais crus. Like fellow Beaujolais stars, Guy Breton has access to incredibly old vines that are organically farmed, and are vinified with the lightest of touches. These are dangerously drinkable wines, but if you can resist the urge also age with grace for many years. Named after his daughter, Guy’s Beaujolais Villages “Marylou” is sourced from the Saint Joseph and Grand Cras subzones of the appellation, about 500 meters from his Morgon vines. 45 year-old Gamay growing on granite and rock.

DOMAINE RAPHAEL CHOPIN Beaujolais Villages 'La Savoye' Lantignie

Domaine Arnaud Aucoeur La Chapelle Des Bois, Fleurie The most bucolic of the crus, Fleurie is nestled between undulating hillsides smothered in vines. Its wines, bright, often skeletal and red fruit-centric. Think fecund strawberry and loganberry, lifted by the perfume of lilac and lavender. Roger Voss, writing for the Wine Enthusiast, notes the wines concentration and spiciness, going on to suggest that it needs time while lauding it with a 93. Shop Domaine Aucoeur >

Beaujolais Villages 2020 is a light fruity wine, ruby in colouor with a cherry-red hue. Soft red fruit flavours dominate the taste. This wine is elegant in the mouth and well - balanced. To be served at 14°C, with poultry , roast meats and soft cheeses. To be drunk within 5 years.

Expressive note of red fruit. Elegant in the mouth and well structured. Serve with poultry , roast meats and soft cheeses. Best served between 12 - 14° C.

Henkell is one of the worlds most renowned sparkling wine producers. Adam Henkell started making sparkling wine in Mainz on Germanys Rhine River in 1856. Henkell Rosé is a refreshing, elegant sparkling wine created from selected red grape varieties. Its gentle berry-like flavour is underpinned by a hint of strawberry aroma.

Since 1865, the Mommessin spirit stands out for the alliance of two winegrowing regions: Burgundy and Beaujolais, two cultures that make our approach unique and our wines distinctive and appealing. The Saint-Amour AOC is located in the commune by the same name in Beaujolais. Its mixed soil includes granite, schist and clay, lend themselves to making wines which are powerful and complex, The Mommessin Saint Amour has aromas of kirsch and spice. A fresh, well-structured and pleasant Gamay that pleases all of the senses. Vinified in the spirit of the great Burgundies by an emblematic House