The best Beaujolais comes from ten named villages in the north of the region, known as crus. Morgon is one of the best and most full-bodied of these village wines and can age. Blackberry and cherry flavours are pronounced, riding on lively acidity and finishing with a spicy note.

Food match: red meat dishes and mature cheeses.

Louis Jadot Château des Jacques Morgon, 2009, $24.95, Vintages #653584

Post City Magazines’ wine columnist, Tony Aspler, has written 14 books on wine and food. Tony also created the Ontario Wine Awards and has been inducted into the New York Media Wine Writers’ Hall of Fame. He can be heard on 680News.