BEAUJOLAIS NOUVEAU

 

 

At the stroke of midnight on the third Thursday of each November, the Beaujolais Nouveau arrives! This annual ritual is one of the most exciting events for wine lovers. So get ready this Thursday November 19th 2015, go to your local wine or grocery store and purchase this fantastic new vintage!

Beaujolais Nouveau is shipped all over the world, by all means,  and will be open on that specific day! Banners proclaim the good news: le Beaujolais Nouveau est arrive! (the new Beaujolais has arrived!).

In France, people wait until midnight in bars and restaurants to taste the first wine of the year! There is a great amount of excitement around Beaujolais Nouveau.

Beaujolais Nouveau is a light and fruity wine made from Gamay (Gamay noir a jus blanc). All the grapes must be picked by hand and come from the appellations of Beaujolais and Beaujolais-Villages. Georges Duboeuf is the largest negociant in the region and his wine can be found all over the globe!

The process of making Beaujolais Nouveau is called carbonic maceration. This technique doesn’t extract the bitter tannins from the grape skins and preserves the freshness of the wine.

Beaujolais Nouveau should be consumed within 6 months after its release and be served slightly cool, about 55 degrees Fahrenheit (13 degrees Celsius).

Keeping the tradition is very important! It is really fantastic to celebrate at the same time as bars, restaurants and bistros around the world!

To complete the celebration, here are some suggestions of food pairings for Beaujolais Nouveau. Cold cuts including pates are perfect! Try my recipe of chicken liver pate! I make it every year! It is delicious! Red Snapper with raspberry vinegar reduction is also wonderful! Roast poultry, coq au vin, steaks with butter sauce and herbs complement the wine. Regarding cheeses, goat cheese with a French baguette, blue cheese and soft cheeses are some recommendations. To finish dinner, desserts served with red fruits are a must!

 

 

 

 

 

 

So don’t forget! Third Thursday of November, the Beaujolais Nouveau arrives from the little villages in France to your place! Enjoy and a votre santé!