Every year on the third Thursday of November, at one minute past midnight (and not a moment before), over a million cases of Beaujolais Nouveau are released from vinyards around France and transported to destinations around the world. Over the years, the ritual has become a race to see who will be quickest to serve the first wine of the new harvest. Here are five articles on the themes of wine and France to keep you going until you make it to the bar.
Beaujolais Britain
Burgundy, Bordeaux, Beaune. They are all very well, but we discover a wine paradise at home
Roll in the barrel
The world's only wine spa has been uncorked near Bordeaux. We take the plunge
C'est la vie
Bargain breaks are all very well, but sometimes you just have to blow it all on a bit of luxury. Take a break in one of our favourite French hotels
Channel-hopping shopping
A complete guide for cost-conscious wine consumers at Christmas
All in good taste
The best sites for office-bound wine lovers
Still not time to leave the office? Get in touch with your Gallic side on our France pages, or take a look at our special report on food and drink.
Best Beaujolais links
