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Le Tete Nouveau (PRE-ORDER)
2025
Beaujolais
Organic Farming
Low Sulphur

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PRE-ORDER YOUR BEAUJOLAIS NOUVEAU 2025 FOR DELIVERY ON OR BY WEDNESDAY 19TH NOVEMBER.

Now running her family’s 7-hectare estate near Morgon’s famed “Côte du Py,” Cosima Bassouls is at the forefront of Beaujolais’ new generation. Trained in international agro-development, she initially pursued humanitarian work before returning to France. After working in organic and regenerative viticulture, she took over the estate following her mother’s passing, determined to farm on her own terms. Since 2019, she has converted all 6 hectares to organic farming, integrating agroforestry, cover crops, and regenerative techniques to foster biodiversity, combat erosion, and improve soil health. She’s also pioneering vine-training methods, replacing gobelet with cordon, training old vines on high stakes and braiding the vine tops instead of trimming them. Her family estate, Château des Vergers, dates to 1604 and has deep winemaking roots. Lantignié, where it’s located, boasts pink granite and volcanic blueschist soils, producing Gamay with great depth and complexity. Cosima also leads a movement advocating for Lantignié’s recognition as a Cru, with organic farming as the foundation. She and 18 fellow vignerons share resources and expertise, creating an exciting energy in the region.

For the first time, Cosima will be making a Beaujolais Nouveau - Le Tete Nouveau, and we are very excited to get our hands on a very small allocation. Orders will be delivered in time for Beaujolais Nouveau Day (this year on Thursday 20th November), with deliveries scheduled for Wednesday 19th November. Please note that we will not be able to deliver the wines before this date. If you require an alternative delivery day (Thursday 20th or after), we ask that you inform us as soon as possible.

Tasting note: An elegant and juicy expression of Beaujolais, ripe with silky tannins and concentrated flavours of redcurrants, blackcurrants and cherries, with a touch of spice and bubbelgum.
Winemaking Detail: Beaujolais Nouveau winemaking relies on carbonic maceration, a process where uncrushed Gamay grapes are fermented whole in a carbon dioxide-rich environment, resulting in light-bodied, fruity wines with soft tannins that are ready to drink just weeks after the harvest. The grapes are harvested by hand and loaded into a sealed tank, where carbon dioxide triggers intracellular fermentation within the grapes before they are pressed. The wine is bottled within 2 weeks of harvest to preserve its freshness and most importantly, be ready in time for Beaujolais Nouveau Day!
Features Raspberry Cherry Blackcurrant Juicy Violets

Features Blackcurrent, Bramble, Juicy, Raspberry, Smooth, Violets,
Tasting note An elegant and juicy expression of Beaujolais, ripe with silky tannins and concentrated flavours of redcurrants, blackcurrants and cherries, with a touch of spice and bubbelgum.
Drink with
Chicken, Grilled Meat, Pizza,

Wine details

Country France
Region Beaujolais
Producer Chateau des Vergers
Wine Name Le Tete Nouveau
Colour Red
Style Juicy & Ripe
Vintage 2025
Main Grape Gamay
Other Grapes
Size 75cl
Closure Natural Cork
A.B.V. 12.5%
Soil pierres bleues (blueschist)
Time to drink Now - 2025
Winemaking Detail Beaujolais Nouveau winemaking relies on carbonic maceration, a process where uncrushed Gamay grapes are fermented whole in a carbon dioxide-rich environment, resulting in light-bodied, fruity wines with soft tannins that are ready to drink just weeks after the harvest. The grapes are harvested by hand and loaded into a sealed tank, where carbon dioxide triggers intracellular fermentation within the grapes before they are pressed. The wine is bottled within 2 weeks of harvest to preserve its freshness and most importantly, be ready in time for Beaujolais Nouveau Day!

Chateau des Vergers
Le Tete Nouveau (PRE-ORDER)
2025
Beaujolais
Organic Farming
Low Sulphur

PRE-ORDER YOUR BEAUJOLAIS NOUVEAU 2025 FOR DELIVERY ON OR BY WEDNESDAY 19TH NOVEMBER.

Now running her family’s 7-hectare estate near Morgon’s famed “Côte du Py,” Cosima Bassouls is at the forefront of Beaujolais’ new generation. Trained in international agro-development, she initially pursued humanitarian work before returning to France. After working in organic and regenerative viticulture, she took over the estate following her mother’s passing, determined to farm on her own terms. Since 2019, she has converted all 6 hectares to organic farming, integrating agroforestry, cover crops, and regenerative techniques to foster biodiversity, combat erosion, and improve soil health. She’s also pioneering vine-training methods, replacing gobelet with cordon, training old vines on high stakes and braiding the vine tops instead of trimming them. Her family estate, Château des Vergers, dates to 1604 and has deep winemaking roots. Lantignié, where it’s located, boasts pink granite and volcanic blueschist soils, producing Gamay with great depth and complexity. Cosima also leads a movement advocating for Lantignié’s recognition as a Cru, with organic farming as the foundation. She and 18 fellow vignerons share resources and expertise, creating an exciting energy in the region.

For the first time, Cosima will be making a Beaujolais Nouveau - Le Tete Nouveau, and we are very excited to get our hands on a very small allocation. Orders will be delivered in time for Beaujolais Nouveau Day (this year on Thursday 20th November), with deliveries scheduled for Wednesday 19th November. Please note that we will not be able to deliver the wines before this date. If you require an alternative delivery day (Thursday 20th or after), we ask that you inform us as soon as possible.

Tasting note: An elegant and juicy expression of Beaujolais, ripe with silky tannins and concentrated flavours of redcurrants, blackcurrants and cherries, with a touch of spice and bubbelgum.
Winemaking Detail: Beaujolais Nouveau winemaking relies on carbonic maceration, a process where uncrushed Gamay grapes are fermented whole in a carbon dioxide-rich environment, resulting in light-bodied, fruity wines with soft tannins that are ready to drink just weeks after the harvest. The grapes are harvested by hand and loaded into a sealed tank, where carbon dioxide triggers intracellular fermentation within the grapes before they are pressed. The wine is bottled within 2 weeks of harvest to preserve its freshness and most importantly, be ready in time for Beaujolais Nouveau Day!
Features Raspberry Cherry Blackcurrant Juicy Violets

Features Blackcurrent, Bramble, Juicy, Raspberry, Smooth, Violets,
Tasting note An elegant and juicy expression of Beaujolais, ripe with silky tannins and concentrated flavours of redcurrants, blackcurrants and cherries, with a touch of spice and bubbelgum.
Drink with
Chicken, Grilled Meat, Pizza,

Wine details

Country France
Region Beaujolais
Producer Chateau des Vergers
Wine Name Le Tete Nouveau
Style Juicy & Ripe
Vintage 2025
Main Grape Gamay
Other Grapes
Size 75cl
Closure Natural Cork
A.B.V. 12.5%
Soil pierres bleues (blueschist)
Time to drink Now - 2025
Winemaking Detail Beaujolais Nouveau winemaking relies on carbonic maceration, a process where uncrushed Gamay grapes are fermented whole in a carbon dioxide-rich environment, resulting in light-bodied, fruity wines with soft tannins that are ready to drink just weeks after the harvest. The grapes are harvested by hand and loaded into a sealed tank, where carbon dioxide triggers intracellular fermentation within the grapes before they are pressed. The wine is bottled within 2 weeks of harvest to preserve its freshness and most importantly, be ready in time for Beaujolais Nouveau Day!