FRANCE : BEAUJOLAIS Gamay LIGHT-BODIED, FRESH CHERRY, RASPBERRY, VIOLET, PEPPERY SPICE, NO OAK Released each year on the third Thursday of November, Beaujolais Nouveau is the world's fastest wine — harvested in late summer, fermented via carbonic maceration in sealed stainless-steel tanks, and shipped globally within weeks. The result is a deliberately light, fresh red built for immediate pleasure: low tannins, vivid fruit, and just enough texture to earn its place at a meal. The 2025 vintage is one to remember. A brutal growing season — spring mildew, summer drought, early August hailstorms — yielded the lowest volumes in two decades, but concentrated Gamay with thick skins, fresh acidity, and the floral, easy-to-drink character Beaujolais Nouveau does best. Burgundy Report rated 2025 the best Nouveau vintage since 2022. PAIRINGS : Saucisson sec & charcuterie bright acidity cuts the fat; the classic Beaujolais Nouveau tradition Roast turkey or chicken fruit-forward and light enough to brighten roasted poultry without competing Brie or Reblochon low tannins and berry fruit marry well with creamy, mild rinds
Rufus King
Light, vin de soif, Beaujolais Nouveau (Gamay) with low acidity, cherry notes, spice and mild astringency, enjoyed at wine dinner at Batifol Restaurant, Cambridge, MA
Light, vin de soif, Beaujolais Nouveau (Gamay) with low acidity, cherry notes, spice and mild astringency, enjoyed at wine dinner at Batifol Restaurant, Cambridge, MA
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