Château de Belleverne Beaujolais-Villages Nouveau 2026 (France)

This is Beaujolais Nouveau with its collar straightened. From Beaujolais-Villages vineyards - a notch up from basic Beaujolais - it shows all the bright, juicy charm you'd expect, but with a bit more depth and polish. The Bataillard brothers at Château de Belleverne use old vines and cool carbonic maceration to draw out raspberry and cherry fruit, a hint of blossom, and a supple, rounded finish. Still fun, still fresh, just that little bit more refined.

Slightly chilled, on its own or with charcuterie and roast chicken - it's all about that Beaujolais freshness and spontaneity.