5 | Wine | Gamay, 2010

"Bright violet to the eye, with some floral/fruit hints on the nose. Wild strawberries and fresh red cherries on the palate, and both framed by a suggestion of chocolate—with just a hint of tannins emerging with time. Classic, classic, classic beaujolais with its bright red fruit and silky texture; this is bistrot wine at its very best, and will turn the head of even the most jaded wine geek. Insanely inexpensive at the moment—so buy this one by the case (or two—yes it's that good!) for a ready supply to enjoy throughout the spring and summer months."

"The classic Morgon cuvée, elegant and fresh, is full of red fruit flavours with underlying hints of pepper and silky tannins. This wine is matured in old, 3000 litre oak foudres which allow the wine to soften and fully integrate the fruits and tannins."

"This lively, zesty red offers delicate raspberry and cherry fruit notes intermixed with notions of spring flowers, damp earth and spice. A lighter-styled, delicious, zesty, fragrant Beaujolais, it should drink well for 1-2 years." -Robert Parker