Discovering Le Beaujolais, from Magical Wine Châteaux to Breathtaking Hilltop Villages
Every third Thursday of November, the world raises a glass of Beaujolais Nouveau, the only young French wine allowed to be sold early. What began as a clever 1980s marketing scheme turned into a global phenomenon, unfairly giving Beaujolais a reputation for quick-drinking, lower-quality wines. But the truth is far from this. This region produces some truly exceptional wines and even boasts more historic wine castles than Bordeaux. Beyond the vineyards, Beaujolais charms visitors with...