Some wines you should buy whether you planned to or not, when they go on special offer. A few Coops are featuring Aigle les Murailles 2006 at 50% off this week, just over CHF10, which is a bargain given its usual CHF20 pricetag: grab it, more than one bottle if you can.

This is a fine example of a classic Vaud Chasselas whose reputation has withstood time and trends, and it has become the callling card of the Henri Badoux winery.

If the name sounds familiar but you can’t qutie place the wine it might be because you’ve driven to Gstaad via Aigle, up over the Col de Pillon. The massive stone wall holding the vineyards as you start the steep uphill climb carries the name of this long-famed wine in large letters.

It’s a soft, harmonious Chasselas, perfect for summer meals. We tried it with slices of the excellent and flavorful but not strong “Bracconier” (poacher!) thin sausage, handmade in Vissoie, Valais, before dinner, and the pair were a great success.

Wine of the week: Aigle les Murailles 2006 (see products, top menu)

• Winery: Henri Badoux , Aigle, Vaud, Switzerland
• Chasselas
• Harmonious, round
• Drink now
• Price: CHF10-22, depending on whether you can find it on sale
• Where to buy: winery shop in Aigle, Boutique du Lézard. Hours: Monday to Friday 08:00-12h00 and 13:30-18:00, Saturday 09:00-12:00. Also sold widely in supermarkets and wine shops. This week, on sale at some Coops (Crans in Valais, for example, has it)
• Tel: +41 24 468 68 88