[ Beaujolais Nouveau ] Released on Thursday, November 18th! The 2021 harvest is going well
Beaujolais Nouveau becomes a hot topic every autumn.
Even if most people know the term "Beaujolais Nouveau," there are probably few who can explain in detail what kind of wine it is.
In this article, we will explain what Beaujolais Nouveau is in an easy-to-understand manner for beginners.
We will also summarize how Beaujolais is doing in 2021.
If you learn more about Beaujolais before purchasing it, you'll enjoy it even more!
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Beaujolais Nouveau is a new wine
"Beaujolais Nouveau" is a new wine made from Gamay grapes harvested in the Beaujolais region of France.
Beaujolais Nouveau is called "Beaujolais Nouveau" in French.
Beaujolais means "place name" and Nouveau means "new."
The Beaujolais region of Burgundy is located in the southeast of France, north of Lyon.
Beaujolais Nouveau is said to have originated as a wine offered at the region's autumn harvest festival.
Then, fresh wine made from just-harvested grapes became popular and began to be consumed outside the Beaujolais region as well.
Why is the opening date the third Thursday of November?
The release date for Beaujolais Nouveau in 2021 is Thursday, November 18th!
In 1985, the French government enacted strict wine laws, setting the release date for Beaujolais Nouveau to the third Thursday of November each year.
Before there was a release date, people would say, "If we can sell wine as Beaujolais Nouveau earlier than anyone else, it will become a hot topic and we'll sell a lot!" and low-quality Beaujolais Nouveau was sold on the market.
In order to maintain the quality of Beaujolais, the French government set a release date and it was released simultaneously around the world.
The reason the release date was set for Thursday was because many stores in France are closed on Saturdays and Sundays.
It would make no sense to not be able to sell Beaujolais Nouveau, a new wine, on the day it is released, so the date was set to Thursday.
Is Japan the country with the earliest opening date in the world?
Beaujolais Nouveau is released for sale around the world on the same day.
In 2021 , Beaujolais Nouveau will go on sale on the third Thursday of November , at midnight on November 18th , local time in each country.
Due to the time difference, Japan is on Japanese time, 8 hours ahead of France!
There is information circulating that says "Japan is the first developed country in the world to lift the ban," but this appears to be incorrect.
The time difference between Australia and New Zealand and France is 10 to 13 hours (depending on whether Daylight Saving Time is in effect or the local GMT time).
So there are countries where you can drink it earlier than Japan !
Either way, there is no doubt that Japan is one of the countries in the world where you can drink Beaujolais Nouveau early.
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Beaujolais Nouveau wine taste characteristics
Beaujolais Nouveau is a wine with little astringency and a light, refreshing taste.
This is a wine that even people who don't like wine can drink easily.
The wines called Beaujolais Nouveau are mainly red wine and rosé wine.
The production process of Beaujolais Nouveau is different from that of other wines, as freshly harvested grapes are turned into wine in a short period of time.
It is produced to allow you to enjoy the freshness that only new sake can offer.
It is not intended to be stored for a long period of time, so try to consume it as soon as possible.
This wine tastes best when slightly chilled, so try chilling it in the refrigerator for about an hour before serving !
How is the 2021 Beaujolais Nouveau ?
This year, there was a cold wave and a lot of rain across France, which caused concern about the grape harvest.
Although production volume is expected to be small, the summer has been dry, allowing the grapes to grow well and of excellent quality.
The Beaujolais Wine Committee commented that "this allows us to produce a wine that is typical of Beaujolais, with a good balance of acidity and sugar, fruity and smooth on the palate."
Taste fresh Beaujolais Nouveau
Beaujolais Nouveau is made with new wine that is unique to this time of year and has a fresh taste.
I can't wait for it to be released on November 18 , 2021 .
Pre-orders have started before the release date, so go find the Beaujolais that catches your eye.
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