Beaujolais Nouveau

Powerful and Long-Lived Wines

• Morgon appellation is known for producing the most powerful and long-lived wines in Beaujolais.

Larger Crus in Beaujolais

• Fleuri and Julienas crus are significantly larger than others in terms of vineyard area.

Lighter, More Perfumed Wines

• Fleurie and Chardonnay crus are recognized for producing wines in a lighter, more perfumed style.

Sandy Soils and Fragrant Wines

• The crus of Juliénas and Brouilly feature sandy soils, which contribute to lighter and more fragrant wines.

Intense Black Cherry Fruit Wines

• The crus of Morgon, Côte de Brouilly, and Chénas are noted for wines with a pronounced intensity of black cherry fruit alongside red fruit.

Beaujolais Nouveau Labeling

• Wines labeled Beaujolais Nouveau AOC or Beaujolais-Villages Nouveau AOC can be marketed as early releases, typically made using carbonic maceration.

AOC Wine Sale Timing

• AOC wines can normally be sold from the third Thursday of November following the harvest, according to French wine law.

Beaujolais AOC Coverage

• The Beaujolais AOC covers a relatively small geographical area, situated in the southern Burgundy region of France.

Maximum Yield for Red Wine

• The maximum yield for red wine in Beaujolais AOC is set at 54 hectoliters per hectare.

Quality of Beaujolais-Villages AOC

• Beaujolais-Villages AOC wines are typically of better quality than regular Beaujolais AOC wines due to stricter production regulations and higher-quality vineyard sites.