Wine: Something for the weekend?

2011 Côtes du Rhône Réserve, Ogier, 2010 Domaine du Rouge Gorge Faugères, 2006 Château Monbrison, Cru Bourgeois Supérieur, Margaux

Night in

2011 Côtes du Rhône Réserve, Ogier

This spicy, robust number from the southern Rhône is a typical blend of grenache, mourvèdre and syrah with lots of plummy fruit and a chocolatey sweetness. £6.99, The Co-operative

Dinner party

2010 Domaine du Rouge Gorge Faugères

A classic Mediterranean blend showing vivid ruby colour, dark berry fruit aromatics with a spice-infused cherry-fruit quality combined with a twist of tannin on the finish. £8.99, M&S

Splash out

2006 Château Monbrison, Cru Bourgeois Supérieur, Margaux

A shining Bordeaux star at the recent tasting, this wine has succulent fruit with chocolatey richness. £29.75, Lea & Sandeman shops (020-7244 0522)