Beaujolais harvest 2026: what the regional 33% fall means
The 33% harvest fall forecast for 2026 covers Burgundy and Beaujolais together. Understand the figures, the limits and what to ask before a cellar visit.
Read the storyRead the landscape. Taste the place.
Independent guides to the wines, villages and tables that give Beaujolais its character.
Seasonal dispatch · 66 days to release
Beaujolais Nouveau 2026One day, a whole region in motion.
The essential seasonal guide: what the wine is, how it is made, where to celebrate and how to serve it.
Field report
One story to begin the journeyChoose your way in
Start with a subject, then follow the places, bottles and people behind it.
Ten crus, ten expressions
Travel north to south through ten distinct readings of Gamay, shaped by altitude, exposure and soil.
Understand the wines through Gamay or explore the region's grape varieties.
From the field
Recent reporting and enduring guides, gathered across the region.
Beaujolais wine route map: how to choose among the 7 circuits
Compare the 7 official Beaujolais wine route circuits by distance, stops and travel style to plan a half-day, full day or weekend itinerary.
European Heritage Days 2026 in Beaujolais: three practical itineraries
Choose a practical Beaujolais Heritage Days route for 19–20 September 2026, with current times, booking advice and three clear itineraries.
Vendanges Musicales 2026: lineup, tickets and how to get to Charnay
Plan Les Vendanges Musicales 2026 in Charnay: lineup by night, current ticket availability, shuttle details, parking, accessibility and practical tips.
Château de La Chaize at 350: how the “Versailles of Beaujolais” is reinventing Gamay
Discover how Château de La Chaize celebrates 350 years by combining royal heritage, organic viticulture and a bold vision for the future of Beaujolais.
How to explore Beaujolais like a local (not a wine tourist)
Most wine regions in France can feel intimidating. Beaujolais does the opposite—it invites you in, pours you a glass, and starts a conversation.
How Beaujolais and Cognac embodied the art of french trade
Two rivers, two destinies. The Saône carried Beaujolais to Lyon; the Charente sent Cognac across the seas. Together, they turned craftsmanship into culture — and wine into France’s most eloquent ambassador.
The address book
Search the complete official network by place or by the kind of table you need.
169certified bistrots
across 58 places
across 58 places