***All Nouveau orders will be delivered on Thursday 19th November***
Jean-Claude Lapalu is a third generation winemaker but only began his own domaine in 1996. Previously, his family had been grape growers selling to the cooperative. He didn’t have a clear idea of the wines he wanted to make at that stage, only an idea of the wines he didn’t want to make. It took him 5 or 6 years to get rid of the additives and interventions he’d learned about at the wine school he attended in Charentay. Altogether, he has 12 hectares of vines in total, most of which are old (60–80 years), and which are farmed organically.
A vibrant and expressive Beaujolais Nouveau from Jean-Claude Lapalu, one of the region’s most respected natural winemakers. Produced from organically farmed Gamay grown around Saint-Étienne-la-Varenne, Lapalu's approach focuses on healthy vineyards, gentle extraction and minimal intervention in the cellar. The wine captures the freshness and immediacy of Beaujolais Nouveau, with lively aromas of juicy cherry, raspberry and wild strawberry, alongside delicate floral notes and a hint of spice. Light-bodied and energetic, with supple tannins, bright acidity and a refreshing finish. A particularly pure and characterful expression of Gamay, made for enjoying young and celebrating the arrival of the new harvest.
Producer Domaine Jean-Claude Lapalu
Origin Saint-Etienne-La-Varenne, Brouilly, Beaujolais, France
Grapes Gamay
Vintage 2026
Alcohol 13% ABV
Style Medium to light body fragrant red
Bottle size 1500ml
Winemaking Manual harvested, 80% whole bunch, 20% carbonic maceration destemmed with traditional vinification. 10-20 days cuvaisonm. No filtration, no fining, a tiny amount of sulphur added at bottling only.
Notes Organic, Natural, Biodynamic
UNITED KINGDOM
All UK orders are shipped with DPD. Estimated delivery is 1–3 working days from the time of processing.
Orders placed Mon–Fri before 12pm are processed the same day subject to stock availability. Please note that we hold a wide selection of wines and stock levels can vary by bottle; as a result, an additional day may occasionally be required to restock before dispatch.
On delivery day, you’ll receive a text message from our courier with a 1-hour delivery window.
England, Wales & Scotland (delivery Mon–Sat):
· £7.95 for orders under £80
· FREE for orders over £80
Northern Ireland, Scottish Highlands & Islands* (delivery Mon–Fri):
· £8.95 for orders under £120
· FREE for orders over £120
*Applies to postcodes: AB31–AB38, AB40–AB56, IV1–IV63, HS, KW1–KW17, PA20–PA38, PA41–PA49, PA60–PA78, PH4–PH44, PH49–PH50, BT, ZE, IM (Isle of Man), Channel Islands.
EUROPE
We currently ship to: Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia.
· All European orders ship via UPS Express Delivery
· Estimated delivery: 3–8 working days
· Flat fee: £18.99 per order (any size/weight)
· Free shipping is not available for these destinations
⚠️ Note for international customers: We do not charge UK VAT. However, you may need to pay local customs and handling fees (typically ~20%) depending on your country’s regulations.
Spain & France: At the moment, we cannot ship directly due to excessive customs charges. If you’re based there, please contact us via email or webchat and we’ll be happy to explore options with you.
We are unable to ship to Sweden or Finland due to internal regulations.
USA, CANADA, ASIA, AUSTRALIA
We regularly ship to these destinations, but due to fluctuating courier rates, we cannot offer fixed prices.
Please contact us for a personalised shipping quote.
If your country isn’t listed above, get in touch, we’ll be happy to check feasibility and provide a quote if possible.
Packaging
We only use sustainable, recycled and recyclable packaging designed to protect your bottles.
Whenever possible, we reuse sturdy packaging, reducing environmental impact and keeping unnecessary costs down, so the wines remain the focus.
Large deliveries
In some cases, large deliveries will be sent out with a wine courier and delivery time might vary. Please get in touch for more info.
