Beaujolais Nouveau 2026: Sarmentelles, Beaujeu & Lyon
At midnight on 19 November 2026, the first barrel of Beaujolais Nouveau is tapped in Beaujeu — a medieval village 56 km from Lyon that fills with torch processions and 20,000 wine lovers for the annual Sarmentelles festival.
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At midnight on 19 November 2026, the first barrel of Beaujolais Nouveau is tapped in Beaujeu — a medieval village 56 km from Lyon that fills with torch processions and 20,000 wine lovers for the annual Sarmentelles festival.
12 min read Jun 12, 2026
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