We'll we've all heard of Beaujolais Nouveau, and I've commented before about the proliferation of other "nouveau" or "primeur" wines in other regions, but Aix-en-Provence(13 Bouches-du-Rhone, Provence) has a new take on the idea with a festival to mark the new Olive Oil Harvest (FÊTE DE L'HUILE D'OLIVE NOUVELLE) on 17 and 18 December 2005 in the Place Jeanne d'Arc.
Despite my intial scepticism that such events are often little more than cheap marketing ploys to sell otherwise unmarketable wines, an olive oil event could be quite interesting - as "freshness" could be an important factor - plus the opportunity to taste different oils side-by-side from different varieties should be illuminating.
This is all part of the town's Christmas festivities - and it sounds great fun!
For more info see www.aixenprovencetourism.com
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Keywords: France, Food, Oil,Olive,Huile,aix,aix-en-provence,provence
