Beaujolais Nouveau 2025: 5 Gault&Millau favorites

Born in 1951, Beaujolais Nouveau enjoyed great renown in the 60s and 70s. In French towns and villages, bistros came alive to the rhythm of its release. To this day, the wine retains a loyal following, and has established itself as an ambassador for France abroad.

when did Beaujolais Nouveau 2025 come out?

In 1985, a decree set the marketing date at the third Thursday in November. The 2025 vintage is available for sale from this Thursday, November 20, 2025.

Why does Beaujolais Nouveau fall on a Thursday?

Beaujolais Nouveau is always sold on a Thursday. It's a compromise we've found to make the release both festive and practical. Setting the date for the third Thursday in November ensures that :

• It's a weekday: This allows people to celebrate with friends or colleagues after work.
• It's not on a Monday or Friday: This avoids the party falling just before or just after the weekend.
• It's a regular date: The third Thursday in November has become an unmissable date, allowing everyone to plan ahead.

Is Beaujolais Nouveau 2025 any good?

Beaujolais Nouveau wines are produced on the 8,000 ha of the Beaujolais and Beaujolais-Village appellations. These wines, made by over 700 men and women winemakers, come from a multitude of terroirs and climates, which has a major impact on their organoleptic qualities. The vintage effect will also be important. Although almost all the wines are red, you may find a few rosé Beaujolais Nouveaux.

The 2025 vintage starts the year with mild weather conditions. Spring and summer alternated between rain, with occasional hail, and heat, with several weeks of heatwave and drought in July and August. As a result, the grapes ripened well, while disease pressure was stabilized, resulting in healthy vines.

as in many "5" years in the region, the harvest came early, starting at the end of August. Fortunately, the rains just before harvest were beneficial in fine-tuning the balance, and the winegrowers harvested concentrated grapes with great aromatic freshness. Jean-Marc Lafont, President of Inter Beaujolais, is delighted: " The vines are healthy, the sun-drenched grapes have a sugar/acid balance close to perfection. "The only fly in the ointment is a small harvest, resulting in low volumes for this high-quality vintage.

Beaujolais Nouveaux are already very pleasant to taste from this Thursday, November 20, 2025; depending on the vinification or ageing methods chosen by the winemakers, you'll be able to find cuvées with real ageing potential. Ideal for surprising your friends by tasting them in 2026 or later, with excellent value for money.

Our five favorite Beaujolais Nouveaux 2025 wines

In our Atelier du goût, we tasted a selection of Beaujolais Nouveaux. Discover our five favorites, the ones that struck a chord with our taste buds.

1- Domaine Richard Rottiers, Beaujolais Villages Nouveau 2025

This wine is all elegance, both visually with its light cherry color, aromatically with a bouquet of citrus (yuzu, citron), jasmine and vegetal (clementine and raspberry leaves), and on the palate with a fluid, silky texture. Delicate, gourmand, spring-like, joyful and luminous.

• Score : 93/100
• Price: € 9
• www.domainerichardrottiers.com

2- Château de Corcelles, Beaujolais Nouveau 2025

A wine that needs a little aeration to express aromas of black fruit, tonka bean and pepper. On the palate, the attack is round, then the wine continues to build in volume while retaining a beautiful freshness. A few gourmet candy notes on the finish coat the whole. A true gourmet wine.

• Score : 92/100
• Price: €11
• www.domainesrichard.fr/chateau-de-corcelles/

3- Domaine Longère, Beaujolais Villages Nouveau 2025

Initially very pastry-like, with cherry, dried strawberry, candied orange and orange blossom brioche. We like this impression of comfort. The fruit is crisp, the tannins silky, and the freshness of the finish takes us to the second glass. A wine to match any occasion.

• Score : 92/100
• Price: €8.75
• www.domaine-longere.com

4- Yannick de Vermont - Château de Vaux, Beaujolais Villages Nouveau sans sulfites ajoutés 2025

The expression of Gamay is there, with aromas of cherry, pepper and violet candy, as well as a touch of blueberry and smoke. The palate retains this intensity, rich with notes of black fruit, vine shoot fire and a peppery finish. A winter wine, ideal with a fine piece of meat.

• Score : 92/100
• Price: € 9.50
• www.lesvinsyannickdevermont.com

5- Château de Poncié, Beaujolais Villages Nouveau 2025

This wine has a complex bouquet of flowers (rose, violet), red fruit (strawberry and cherry) and fresh notes of orange and white grape. On tasting, the attack is soft, the texture elegant and the tannins velvety. A delicate wine with a straightforward, mineral tension on the finish, thanks to the amphora ageing. Precise and fine, with lovely, bright fruit.

• Score : 92/100
• Price: €10
• www.chateaudeponcie.fr

Where to taste Beaujolais Nouveau 2025?

Numerous chefs in France and abroad are ambassadors for Beaujolais wines, and regularly showcase the finest vintages from this vineyard in their restaurants. Warmly named the Bistrots du Beaujolais, you can enjoy quality cuisine accompanied by Beaujolais Nouveau. A few examples of restaurants selected by Gault&Millau, in the Beaujolais region, in Paris and elsewhere:

• Oh Vin Dieu, 19, rue Treilhard 75008 Paris
• L'Abbaye Caladoise, 180, rue Georges Mangin, 69400 Villefranche-sur-Saône
• L'Auberge d'Anthy, 2, rue des Écoles, 74200 Anthy-sur-Léman

All Beaujolais-related events in France are listed on the www.rendez-vous.beaujolais.com website .

What dish goes well with a glass of Beaujolais nouveau?

Beaujolais nouveaux are highly accessible, with easily identifiable aromas and seductive flavors. They're ideal as an aperitif with charcuterie and/or cheese. An unpretentious pairing that perfectly matches the conviviality of this primeur. They are also an excellent accompaniment to all kinds of dishes, including French classics such as Bresse poultry or salade lyonnaise. They also go very well with chocolate desserts.