Domaine de la Cadette ‘La Sœur Cadette’ Beaujolais Nouveau, Beaujolais, France 2025 *PRESALE*
Pickup available at DECANT Napa - 2999 Solano, Napa, CA
Usually ready in 1 hour
ON PRESALE - WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR PICK UP ON NOV 20, 2025
Valentin Montanet of Domaine de la Cadette approaches Beaujolais Nouveau with the same integrity and terroir sensitivity that defines his Vézelay and Burgundy wines. The 2025 release comes from a single, old-vine parcel in Quincié-en-Beaujolais, farmed organically and fermented naturally. As Valentin puts it, “the grapes are healthy, beautiful, and delicious”—a true reflection of an exceptional vintage.
- WINEMAKER: Valentin Montanet
- FARMING: Organically farmed (not certified); all vineyard work is done by hand with low yields and natural soil management.
- VARIETY: 100% Gamay
- TERROIR: From a 0.75-hectare parcel situated opposite the western slope of Côte de Brouilly in Quincié-en-Beaujolais, at 382 meters elevation. The vines are 72 years old, rooted in sandy granite soils that produce bright, mineral, and aromatic Gamay.
- VINIFICATION: Grapes are hand-harvested and undergo spontaneous fermentation with native yeasts in concrete tanks. No enzymes, fining, or filtration are used, and sulfur is kept to a minimum.
- AGING: Short aging in concrete preserves freshness and purity before early bottling for Nouveau release.
- TASTING NOTES: Fresh, vibrant, and fruit-forward, showing aromas of crushed raspberry, red currant, and violet. The palate bursts with juicy red fruit, a touch of spice, and a hint of granite minerality. Lively acidity keeps it refreshing from start to finish.
- FOOD PAIRINGS: Chill it lightly and enjoy with charcuterie, roast chicken, soft cheeses, or Thanksgiving fare.
ON PRESALE - WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR PICK UP ON NOV 20, 2025
Valentin Montanet of Domaine de la Cadette approaches Beaujolais Nouveau with the same integrity and terroir sensitivity that defines his Vézelay and Burgundy wines. The 2025 release comes from a single, old-vine parcel in Quincié-en-Beaujolais, farmed organically and fermented naturally. As Valentin puts it, “the grapes are healthy, beautiful, and delicious”—a true reflection of an exceptional vintage.
- WINEMAKER: Valentin Montanet
- FARMING: Organically farmed (not certified); all vineyard work is done by hand with low yields and natural soil management.
- VARIETY: 100% Gamay
- TERROIR: From a 0.75-hectare parcel situated opposite the western slope of Côte de Brouilly in Quincié-en-Beaujolais, at 382 meters elevation. The vines are 72 years old, rooted in sandy granite soils that produce bright, mineral, and aromatic Gamay.
- VINIFICATION: Grapes are hand-harvested and undergo spontaneous fermentation with native yeasts in concrete tanks. No enzymes, fining, or filtration are used, and sulfur is kept to a minimum.
- AGING: Short aging in concrete preserves freshness and purity before early bottling for Nouveau release.
- TASTING NOTES: Fresh, vibrant, and fruit-forward, showing aromas of crushed raspberry, red currant, and violet. The palate bursts with juicy red fruit, a touch of spice, and a hint of granite minerality. Lively acidity keeps it refreshing from start to finish.
- FOOD PAIRINGS: Chill it lightly and enjoy with charcuterie, roast chicken, soft cheeses, or Thanksgiving fare.