The Beaujolais region runs from the Mâconnais, to the south of Lyon and on to the Rhône valley beyond. This beautiful area is perfectly suited to wine growing with wines broadly classified into three groups: Beaujolais, Beaujolais Villages and Beaujolais Crus. The latter area is made up of a 15 mile strip of acidic granite soil which brings out the best in the fruity Gamay grape with some wonderful reds and small amounts of rosé. Perfumed and smooth Fleurie sums up all that is good about Beaujolais, but don't miss Morgon and the spicy Juliénas.