
Everything Nouveau - Beaujolais started it as a way to boost flagging sales of their jammy Gamay wines, and although it has lost its appeal in the UK, the French still celebrate the 3rd Thursday in November when the new vintage is released - this year its on 17th November 2005 - see www.frenchduck.co.uk/frenchwines.htm But other wine regions are getting in on the act, including Gaillac, Côtes du Rhône and Muscadet



