Beaujolais nouveau

Beaujolais nouveau ( , French:) is a red wine made from Gamay grapes produced in the Beaujolais region of France. It is a vin de primeur, fermented just a few weeks before being released for sale on the third Thursday of November. Distributors compete to get the first bottles to different global markets. In 2024, Beaujolais nouveau sold 14.3 million bottles worldwide, representing 22% of the total production of the Beaujolais vineyards.