Beaujolais Nouveau Release ★ 4.6
The third Thursday of November signals the simultaneous global release of Beaujolais Nouveau under the Le Beaujolais Nouveau est arrive banner. Midnight pourings take place in Tokyo, London, New York, and hundreds of French cities. In the Beaujolais itself, local bars, restaurants, and domaines open for the new wine through the night and the following days.
Tip: The most atmospheric way to experience the release is to be in a Lyon bouchon at midnight; the city still treats Nouveau night as a genuinely festive occasion, unlike much of the international hype.