3rd Thursday in November.


The 3rd Thursday in November, as usual - I've got my nouveau, and it's now calmly resting, lying down, recovering from the long journey!
No - not this evening, nor next week, maybe in a month's time - then at Christmas, then at New Year, and finally at Eastertime.
Beaujolais nouveau is "keepable" for some months, and only gains in quality and taste (like all wines) from a period of quiet repose - even if it is acceptable at parties, it likes its peace and quiet....like me!
Savoir vivre, savoir faire......!
A confirmed and adjured European.

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