Beaujolais Nouveau est arrivé!
Every year on the third Thursday of November, at exactly 12:01 a.m., in accordance with French law, the French release their celebrated first wine of the harvest, the crisp and fruity Beaujolais Nouveau. Beaujolais Nouveau signals the end of the harvest and a celebration of the bounty of autumn. It’s a young wine (released 6-8 weeks after harvest), a festive and fun wine; what the French call “vin de soif,” that is thirst-quenching and easy to drink.
The wine takes its name from the historical Province of Beaujolais, which is located north of the city of Lyon with the rest of Burgundy to the north and the Rhône wine region to the south. Beaujolais is part of the world famous wine region of Burgundy, but the wine has enough individuality and personality to be considered apart from Burgundy and Rhône. Beaujolais wine is appreciated and loved around the world for its vibrant and fruity personality. It is made from handpicked Gamay grapes. The region is best known for its light red wines, which offer a great refreshing flavor.
This year, Americans woke up to a Beaujolais Nouveau market hampered by supply chain problems that have become all-too-common in today’s economy, particularly driver shortages and other shipping issues. The market was already at a disadvantage due to climate problems. Beaujolais Nouveau production was down nearly 50% this year because of spring frost and hail, followed by a drought.
After driving to a few stores with no luck finding Beaujolais Nouveau and then making a few calls to save driving all over creation, I found this joyous and exuberant wine. Everything about Beaujolais Nouveau is a celebration.
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