BEAUJOLAIS NOUVEAU DAY is 11/19/2026
Pierre-Marie Chermette ‘Origine’ Vieilles Vignes Beaujolais Nouveau, Beaujolais, France 2026 *PRESALE*
Famille Chermette has farmed the Beaujolais village of Saint-Vérand since 1636. The estate works its vineyards and cellars naturally, with indigenous yeast and no chaptalization. Origine is the estate’s Nouveau, made from old vines and intended for drinking within the year.
- Winemaker: Pierre-Marie Chermette, Jean-Étienne Chermette
- Farming: Lutte Raisonnée, HVE 3 Sustainable
- Variety: 100% Gamay
- Terroir: Estate vineyards at Saint-Vérand, Beaujolais, France. Dark granite soils. Old vines, 60 to 90 years old, planted at 9,000 vines per hectare on 5 hectares.
- Vinification: Traditional semi-carbonic maceration of whole clusters, with two pump-overs a day and a six-day maceration in concrete vats. Indigenous yeasts. Yield 40 hL/ha.
- Aging: One month in stainless steel. Intended to be drunk within the year.
- Tasting Notes: Deep, intense color with violet reflections. The nose offers fresh fruit and liquorice. The palate is solid and structured for a Nouveau, with a unified texture carried by juicy, energetic fruit freshness.
- Food Pairings: Lyonnaise dishes such as charcuterie, salade Lyonnaise, and beef carpaccio, where the fruit cuts through the richness. Quiche Lorraine or a vegetable tian for lighter fare. Red berry tart or chocolate dessert. Serve at 15 to 16°C.
Pierre-Marie Chermette ‘Origine’ Vieilles Vignes Beaujolais Nouveau, Beaujolais, France 2026 *PRESALE*
Famille Chermette has farmed the Beaujolais village of Saint-Vérand since 1636. The estate works its vineyards and cellars naturally, with indigenous yeast and no chaptalization. Origine is the estate’s Nouveau, made from old vines and intended for drinking within the year.
- Winemaker: Pierre-Marie Chermette, Jean-Étienne Chermette
- Farming: Lutte Raisonnée, HVE 3 Sustainable
- Variety: 100% Gamay
- Terroir: Estate vineyards at Saint-Vérand, Beaujolais, France. Dark granite soils. Old vines, 60 to 90 years old, planted at 9,000 vines per hectare on 5 hectares.
- Vinification: Traditional semi-carbonic maceration of whole clusters, with two pump-overs a day and a six-day maceration in concrete vats. Indigenous yeasts. Yield 40 hL/ha.
- Aging: One month in stainless steel. Intended to be drunk within the year.
- Tasting Notes: Deep, intense color with violet reflections. The nose offers fresh fruit and liquorice. The palate is solid and structured for a Nouveau, with a unified texture carried by juicy, energetic fruit freshness.
- Food Pairings: Lyonnaise dishes such as charcuterie, salade Lyonnaise, and beef carpaccio, where the fruit cuts through the richness. Quiche Lorraine or a vegetable tian for lighter fare. Red berry tart or chocolate dessert. Serve at 15 to 16°C.