It’s that time again Le Beaujolais Nouveau est Arrivé! Beaujolais Nouveau Day is always the third Thursday in November.
Once again we have partnered with Cecile and Alain Dardenelli from Domaine Bel Avenir in La Chapelle de Guinchay, 3 kilometres east of Chénas.
Their grapes are harvested from vines planted on an array of different terroirs: siliceous clay (St Amour), granite (Chénas) and limestone. The couple own vineyards in the Beaujolais-Villages plain as well as in the Crus of Juliénas, Chénas, St Amour and Fleurie.
We are always excited to see what this years harvest will bring. 2025 has been a hot, dry year, with good growing conditions. As always, you can expect bubble-gum, raspberries, cherries and fresh, vibrant, and juicy fun.
Quick Info
Bottle Size:
75cl
ABV:
13%
Designation:
AOC Beaujolais-Villages
BIN:BTL-0020
Vegan:Yes
Vegetarian:Yes
Style:Red Wine
Style:Light & Elegant Reds
More Information
Gamay
Gamay is a thin, delicate purple-black skinned grape which is cylindrical and compact, surrounded by flat, fairly even-edged leaves.
Although granite soils seem to be its soil of choice, the variety is good at adapting. Half of the 30,000 hectares of Gamay planted worldwide are in the Beaujolais region of France, where it covers 98% of the areas that produce Beaujolais wine.
The hilly Beaujolais vineyards stretch out from north to south over 55km, bordered to the west by the Massif Central, and to the east by the Saone river.
Beaujolais vineyards are emblematic in the French national landscape, but are still teeming with secrets to be unearthed. The region has a constent sense of welcome and sharing. Sculpted over centuries it is personified by its 12 AOCs.
Cécile and her husband Alain are fourth generation winemakers. The estate was created by Albert Dardanelli in 1961. It has since expanded to 18 hectares with vineyards in the Beaujolais Crus of Morgon, St Armour, Moulin-à-Vent, Régnié, Juliénas and Fleurie. Their daughter Laura is already working on the estate and she will become the fifth generation to run the domaine.
This is a delicious Beaujolais Nouveau. The hot weather may have reduced yields but the wine has a greater intensity of flavour as a result. Excellent wine: time for a Beaujolais Nouveau breakfast party.
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Adele Cooper on 16th Nov 2022
Not tasted yet until Beaujolais day! Arrived on time
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Peter McCaffrey on 16th Nov 2022
Always interesting to taste the latest Beaujolais Nouveau. There’s always a story to tell.
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Carol Baker on 9th Dec 2021
Lovely wine
Enjoyed with cheese
Thank you
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christopher logan on 8th Dec 2021
very good.what more can i say
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Michelle Hudson on 7th Dec 2021
My dad thoroughly enjoyed his bottle of wine for his birthday, making it a special occasion
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Trusted Customer on 6th Dec 2021
One of the better Beaujolais Nouveaux - interesting to compare.
