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.

Naturally fermented and raised in a mix of the family's ancient concrete vats and steel, the fruit purity gives you insight into this great vintage with a lifted fragrance of market-fresh berries, lilac and cherrystone fruit. In the mouth it has a fleshy, juicy texture and bright, mouth-watering freshness.

Marc Brédif is one of the of the Loire Valleys greatest names. Chinon, across the river from Bourgueil, is the regions other main Cabernet Franc appellation. This wine sees no oak and is ready to drink, with rhubarb and black cherry freshness On the nose, intense, refined and fruity. Nuances of cherry, strawberry and spicy notes. In the mouth, a subtle attack; fruity, light structure. Fresh and aromatic finish. Marc Brédif

The nose engages with ripe raspberry, forest fruits, anise spice and sweet earth and leathery notes. The palate is full-fruited with a vibrant juicy acidity that makes the mouth water and a powdery tannin profile which lengthens the finish to reveal stony earth, leather and pepperberry notes. Enjoy now and embrace the vibrant drinkability of Gamay from Beaujolais, or wait a little longer for the savoury complexity of Morgon to further assert itself into the profile of the wine.

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