Beaujolais nouveau is the world's most popular vin
de primeur.
A red wine, made from Gamay grapes born in the region south of Burgundy, it is produced and bottled only a few weeks after harvest and is
meant to be consumed immediately - not aged, like many other varieties of wine. Released only once a year, it is a requirement under French
law that this light and fruity wine not be distributed until 12:01am on the third Thursday of November each year. In France, a race to
carry the first bottle of Beaujolais nouveau to Paris has become a national event, with cafés and bars across the city announcing
when
"Le Beaujolais nouveau est arrivé!" Please note, due to licensing restrictions, it is strictly required that all patrons attending the 2019 Beaujolais nouveau are aged 18+ and are carrying a valid form of photo ID. |
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