Beaujolais Nouveau

What is the Beaujolais Nouveau Celebration?

Beaujolais Nouveau is released just a few weeks after the grape harvest—on the third Thursday of November. This day has become a global celebration of young wine. The wine is produced using a special carbonic maceration method. Fermentation occurs inside whole, uncrushed grapes in an oxygen-free environment, which is why the wine has almost no tannins. In the glass, it surprises with a bright, light purple color and highly expressive aromas of bananas, bubblegum, strawberries, and blackberries.

How and What to Pair With This Young Wine?

Due to its unusual lightness, this red wine reveals its flavor best when slightly chilled:

• Temperature: Always serve it slightly chilled, around 12–14 °C, to bring out its berry notes.
• Snacks: It is the ideal "picnic" wine, pairing wonderfully with cold cuts (charcuterie), rustic pâtés, and fresh baguettes.
• Simple Meals: Goes exceptionally well with pizza, light pasta dishes, and roast poultry.

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Can Beaujolais Nouveau wine be cellared for a long time?
No. This wine has absolutely no aging potential and is not meant for storage. It is best consumed very fresh—within the first 6 months of its release (by the following summer at the latest).

Why does this wine smell like bananas or bubblegum?
This is a direct result of the carbonic maceration method. Whole grapes ferment inside their own skins in a sealed, carbon dioxide-filled tank, producing very specific, sweet esters reminiscent of bananas, hard candy, or flowers.

Is this wine suitable as a gift?
Yes, it makes a wonderful, casual, and highly symbolic autumn gift, especially if you wish to toast with friends or colleagues during the harvest festival.