3rd Thursday in November passed me by, but my husband brought me some home today! Having a glass now. The first time I had this I was in France during Thanksgiving.
Anyone else look forward to this time of year for the Beaujolais Nouveau.
I was always told if you didn't drink it by the first of March, don't bother. I found a "lost" bottle a couple of years ago and tried it in the summer. Yep it does need to be consumed before spring.
This is a great holiday wine. Even people who don't like reds like it and it can be served chilled.

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Posted by rbdallas

Dallas, TX

Member since Nov 2007

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Posted on 11/20/12 at 7:50 pm to Bama54

used to ..a couple of years during the last 3-4 was not that impressed.
we used to make a huge party each year with a case or 2.

enjoyable wines..lots of variation

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Posted by fightin tigers

Downtown Prairieville

Member since Mar 2008

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Posted on 11/20/12 at 8:00 pm to Bama54

Usually have a couple of bottles throughout Thanksgiving dinners.

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Posted by GRITSBabe

In the middle of town

Member since Jun 2009

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Posted on 11/20/12 at 8:10 pm to Bama54

I really like this year's offering. We've been through 2 bottles already. It's perfect with turkey and dressing on Thanksgiving.

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Posted by John McClane

Member since Apr 2010

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Posted on 11/20/12 at 8:11 pm to Bama54

Finishing a bottle right now. Thank you Rouse's.

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Posted by Lambdatiger1989

NOLA

Member since Jan 2012

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Posted on 11/20/12 at 8:20 pm to John McClane

Going to enjoy some tomorrow night as I smoke my turkey

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Posted by RMFT

Member since Jul 2012

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Posted on 11/20/12 at 8:27 pm to Bama54

I remember being very disappointed a few years ago, from what I have read this was also a bad year for that region, but have not tasted any yet.

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and it can be served chilled.

It should be chilled.

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Posted by Rohan2Reed

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Posted on 11/20/12 at 9:00 pm to GRITSBabe

quote:
I really like this year's offering. We've been through 2 bottles already. It's perfect with turkey and dressing on Thanksgiving.

what's it like?

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Posted by Bama54

Neverland

Member since Nov 2011

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Posted on 11/20/12 at 9:09 pm to Rohan2Reed

I was very disappointed, I think 3 years ago. All around not good. This year's has an amazing aroma.
Haven't tried the California yet, but he DeBoef (sp? too lazy to get up and check the bottle) is really nice. Very pleasant long taste.

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Posted by LouisianaLady

Member since Mar 2009

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Posted on 11/21/12 at 12:16 am to Bama54

Some crazy (and I think drunk) man came into Matherne's looking for a case while Jones and I were shopping in the liquor section. The poor girl behind the service desk said she'd ask because she had no idea what he was talking about. He was jumping around about this wine. I almost think he was on coke.

He ambushed Jones and I, and told us all about where the grape is grown and how the wine is his Thanksgiving wine. He even pulled out a stalk with brussel sprouts on it that he had on him even though he bought it at Albertsons.

Weird dude.

CSB, I know.

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