Georges Duboeuf - Beaujolais Nouveau
Introducing 2008 Beaujolais Nouveau
Beaujolais nouveau is a red wine made from Gamay grapes produced in the Beaujolais region of France. It is the most popular vin de primeur, fermented for just a few weeks then officially released for sale on the third Thursday of November. This "Beaujolais Day", or "Beaujolais Nouveau Day" sees heavy marketing from the producers, with races to get the first bottles of the vintage to different markets.
Beaujolais Nouveau is a purple-pink wine that is particularly lightweight, even by the standards of Beaujolais. The method of production means that there is very little tannin, and the wine can be dominated by fruity, ester flavours of bananas and pear drops. These are enhanced by the frequent recommendation to serve the wine lightly chilled, at approximately 13°C (55°F).
Big City Parties
November 20th 5-7pm
- Sofitel
- N 120 South 17th St.
Philadelphia, Pa 19103
- Harrisburg Hilton
- N 1 North Second St.
Harrisburg, PA 17101
- Renaissance Hotel
- N 107 6th St.
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
Wine Tastings
- Logan Square Shopping Center
- 11/20/08 - 5:30 - 7:30
- One Oxford Centre
- 11/20/08 - 4:00 - 6:00
About Georges Duboeuf
Les Vins Georges Duboeuf is one of the largest and best-known wine merchants in France. The company is known especially for its popularization and production of Beaujolais wines, and especially the Beaujolais Nouveau, the colorful bottles of red wine launched each year during the third week in November. The company was founded by Georges Duboeuf who was born 1933 in Creches, France. Duboeuf was raised on a small farm, where his family owned a few acres of chardonnay vines. Duboeuf's business now produces more than 25 million cases of wine annually.