Pre-order now · Released Thursday 19 November
Beaujolais Nouveau2026
The first wine of the new French harvest, made from Gamay picked only weeks earlier and celebrated around the world on the third Thursday of November. Reserve your bottles now and we will send them out from release day.
Last year our pre-order sold out early, so reserve yours soon.
The new vintage · Pre-order
Beaujolais Nouveau by Jean-Michel Dupré
Released Thursday 19 November 2026. We send pre-orders out from release day, and anything else in the same order is sent with it.
Ordering other wines too? Everything in the same order is sent together once the Nouveau is released. If you would like your other wines sooner, please place them as a separate order.
The tradition
What is Beaujolais Nouveau?
Every autumn, the villages of Beaujolais race to bottle the first wine of the harvest. It is fresh, fruity and made for celebrating, and its release is one of the most joyful dates in the wine calendar.
From vine to glass in weeks
Made from Gamay grapes picked only weeks before release. Whole bunches are fermented gently, which keeps the tannins soft and the fruit bright and juicy.
The third Thursday of November
By French rules the new wine cannot go on sale until the third Thursday of November. This year that is Thursday 19 November, and it is celebrated around the world.
Made for drinking now
Nouveau is not a wine for the cellar. It is at its fresh, fruity best over the winter months, which makes it perfect for sharing with friends.
Meet the grower
Jean-Michel Dupré, Beaujeu
Jean-Michel Dupré's vineyards are perched above the village of Beaujeu, in the heart of Beaujolais, south of Burgundy and north of Lyon. When he took over the estate from his father it covered only two hectares. Since then he has turned the old farm buildings into a winery and added well-placed plots in Beaujolais, Beaujolais-Villages, Morgon and Régnié.
He is passionate about the environment, farming with organic methods and keeping added sulphites to a minimum. He is working towards full organic certification plot by plot, so while his Nouveau is not yet certified, it is made the organic way.
Simple and secure
How pre-order works
- 1Now
Reserve your bottles
Add Beaujolais Nouveau to your basket and check out as normal.
- 2Before release
We secure your wine
Nouveau is made in limited quantities and shipped to order, so we reserve your bottles for you.
- 3Thu 19 Nov
Release day
The new vintage is released on Thursday 19 November.
- 4From release day
On its way to you
We pick and pack your order as a priority and send your tracking details as soon as it is on its way.
Enjoying it
How to serve Beaujolais Nouveau
Lightly chilled
Give it 20 to 30 minutes in the fridge. A little chill lifts the fruit and makes it wonderfully refreshing.
And good food
Lovely with charcuterie, roast chicken, a cheese board or a relaxed Friday night pizza.
Drink it young
Open it while it is young and vibrant. There is no need to lay it down.
Good to know
Your questions answered
When will my wine arrive?
Beaujolais Nouveau cannot be released before the third Thursday of November, which is Thursday 19 November this year. We send pre-orders out from release day and email your tracking details as soon as your order is on its way.
What if I order other wines at the same time?
Everything in the same order is sent together once the Nouveau is released. If you would like your other wines sooner, please place them as a separate order.
Does Mix & Save apply?
Yes. Beaujolais Nouveau counts towards Mix & Save across the whole shop: 5% off when you mix 6 or more eligible bottles, and 10% off at 12 or more. A dozen bottles also qualifies for free UK delivery.
Can I buy it in the shop?
Yes, you will find it in our Winscombe shop from release day, while stocks last. It went quickly last year, so pre-ordering is the surest way to get your bottles.
How long will it keep?
Nouveau is made to be enjoyed young. It is at its fresh, fruity best over the winter months, so there is no need to lay it down.
Is it organic?
Jean-Michel Dupré farms using organic methods and keeps added sulphites to a minimum. He is converting the estate to full organic certification plot by plot, so the Nouveau is not yet certified organic.
Don't miss out
Reserve your Beaujolais Nouveau today
Last year our pre-order sold out early. Pre-order now and your bottles are set aside for you.
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