The Louis Latour Beaujolais-Villages comes from 35 selected towns originating from granite soils, which bring a crunchy freshness that is typical to the region's the indigenous Gamay grape. With an average vine age of 30 plus years, this Beaujolais-Villages is nurtured and bottled in Maison Latour's cellars at 'Clos Chameroy' on the outskirts of Beaune. With its deep colour and garnet tints, this Beaujolais-Village 2020 offers pleasant aromas of wild strawberries and myrtle. The palate is round with smooth, chalky tannins and unveils black cherry, spice, and nutmeg notes on the finish.

JEAN-PAUL BRUN Terres Dorees Cote De Brouilly, Beaujolais

Te Mata Gamay Noir has notes of red candy-apple and hints of ripe strawberry. The palate is saturated raspberry; juicy and sustained with silky, round tannins, accompanied by a fine dusting of liquorice and white pepper. Red-ripe fruit, crunchy acidity, and a fresh and intense style. Match with spicy cuisines.

Discover the allure of our Beaujolais, a deep ruby red wine with discreet woody and spicy notes. Its rich palate is complemented by a characterful minerality, adding depth and charm. Delight in this remarkable choice for any occasion.

The name Moulin à Vent owes its name to the emblematic mill at the top of the hill that dominates the vineyards of the oldest AOP of Beaujolais. The Moulin à Vent appellation covers the best slopes of Romanèche-Thorins and Chénas and its granitic soil with shale and clay veins. Purple red in colour, with youthful notes of ripe cherry and violet. With ageing, the bouquet becomes more spicy and complex, with aromas of truffle or musk. On the palate, the finesse of its fleshy, velvety tannins and the persistence of its aromas provide unparalleled pleasure.

Made from the Gamay grape variety it is surprising that Beaujolais is not more popular in Australia! Soft, juicy and delicious - this is the ideal picnic companion.

Domaine Arnaud Aucoeur Cuvée Tradition Vieilles Vignes, Moulin-à-Vent If Morgon is Beaujolais Côte Rôtie, Moulin à Vent is its Gevrey-Chambertin. While comparisons like these are fun to make, Moulin à Vent is a terroir of granite, delivering firm wines of a ferrous, meaty and darker fruited disposition than elsewhere. It is the most lauded of the regions 10 crus, oscillating between the top position with Morgon. Suckling praises its sappy and rather mineral finish. Shop Domaine Aucoeur >

Brouilly is the largest and furthest south of the Beaujolais crus. It has a good south eastern exposure, at the bottom of the Saône Valley at an altitude of 200 to 300 metres. The subsoil consists of granite debris and blue-tinged schist. This also ranked the full 5 stars in my abbreviated-for-iPad rating system! Immediately exuberant, with a diverse array of floral notes, theres also some white pepper and crushed cherry notes. Gamay varietal by Dominique Piron.