Georges Duboeuf Beaujolais Nouveau Plans Series Of U.S. Opening Parties

by Deidre Woollard (RSS feed)
Nov 7th 2010 at 11:01AM

Every year, bottles of Georges Duboeuf Beaujolais Nouveau are delivered to the U.S. in dramatic style. According to French law, Beaujolais Nouveau is released at one minute past midnight on the third Thursday of November. In a brilliant marketing move, the event has turned into a splashy celebration. The wine is made from Gamay grapes and bottled just six weeks after harvest.

This year the first bottles of Georges Duboeuf 2010 Beaujolais Nouveau in the U.S. will be delivered into the hands of Actress Molly Sims and Franck Duboeuf for the official uncorking on November 18 at New York City's new District 36 club. The wine's dramatic arrival is part of Duboeuf's nationwide Nouveau Cirque celebration, featuring theme parties with jugglers, acrobats and other artistic performances.

"This year we celebrate Nouveau Cirque parties in a contemporary circus spirit to capture the excitement of Nouveau and the limitless possibilities for its enjoyment," said Franck Duboeuf, co-proprietor of Les Vins Georges Duboeuf.

The celebrations this year take place around the country. For Nouveau Cirque Boston, Georges Duboeuf and wine group Second Glass will host a party at Villa Victoria Center for the Arts on November 18 at 6:30 p.m. Nouveau Cirque Chicago will start at 10 p.m. on November 17 with a midnight uncorking party at Vertigo Sky Lounge at the Dana Hotel and Spa. Nouveau Cirque Orlando benefiting Second Harvest Food Bank will take place on November 18 at Funky Monkey Wine Company, 901 International Drive, at 6:30 p.m. For Nouveau Cirque Savannah, Garibaldi's Cafe, 315 W. Congress Street, will host a masquerade ball on November 18 at 7 p.m. The Gaslamp Quarter in San Diego will host Nu Beau San Diego, a block party with many of the Gaslamp Quarter's retailers and restaurants offering Georges Duboeuf Nu Beau special promotions.

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Steve Pollack Nov 7th 2010 8:43PM

Any events in Los Angeles or Orange County??

passions Nov 9th 2010 9:55AM

Yes! On November 19 at the Beverly Hills Country Club. Check out
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Enjoy Georges Duboeuf Beaujolais Nouveau 2010, Fine French Cuisine, Live Entertainment, Dancing, Networking with European Dignitaries, plus a chance to win fabulous prizes!

Join European American Enterprise Council (EAEC) French and Foreign Dignitaries and Passions Productions to celebrate the release of the Beaujolais Nouveau 2010 with a night of BEAUJOLAIS PASSIONS, re-creating the French ritual in the heart of Los Angeles.

calou Nov 9th 2010 10:03AM

Fabulous Georges Duboeuf party in Los Angeles on November 19 at the Beverly Hills Country Club with live entertainment and tasty French food. For more information www.beaujolaispassions.com