Domaine Arnaud Aucoeur Vieilles Vignes, Morgon Old bush vines close to the Aucoeur hearth, this is the familial benchmark and arguably the finest cru of the 10 in Beaujolais. A terrain of schist and vertiginous slopes delivers exotic accents of Asian spice, violet and hoisin, coaxed into forest floor and earthen, almost truffled accents, with patience. Fuller of frame and more structured, this is a top-drawer Morgon with the bones to develop over a decade. Be sure to drink it from a Pinot Noir glass. Suckling writes of Morgons reputation for power. Here it is! Shop Domaine Aucoeur >

It was with les Rouilleres that it all began, the St Nicolas cuvee par excellence: light, fruity and full of finesse. This wine epitomises everything that this unique terroir offers in terms of purity, freshness and pleasure.

Michel Chapoutier's Gigondas is laden with blueberry, blackberry and spice with a hint of white flowers to make this a superb drink for any lovers of the Rhône.