Beijing Boyce

The third Thursday of November is upon us and that means the release of Beaujolais Nouveau. Call it a clever marketing scheme to sell fairly raw wine at fairly high prices, an opportunity for consumers to justify having some good clean tipsy fun, or somewhere in between, but starting Wednesday there will be more than a dozen events about the city to celebrate this beverage made from the Gamay grape. Here are some of the happenings (for more on Beaujolais Nouveau, see this page):

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November 19

China Doll Club (Tongli), 10 PM, RMB100 for men (with glass of wine), free for women
George Duboeuf event, with Beaujolais Nouveau tasting at midnight; by French Wine Paradox; RSVP with Charles at ccarrard.fwp@gmail.com or at 8407-5067.

Carrefour (Shuangjing), 6 PM-1 AM
Wine tasting, 6 PM to midnight, with Beaujolais Nouveau tasting at midnight; for info Secretary_BJSJ@carrefour.com.

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November 20

Maxim’s (Solana), 6:30 PM, RMB110-880
Beaujolais Nouveau specials; four-course dinner for two with bottle of wine (RMB880); in brasserie, glass of wine with French appetizers, pate, bread, and more (RMB110); for more info or to RSVP, contact Nicolas at 13911-559-379.

CJW (The Place), 7 PM, RMB88
Beaujolais Nouveau release party, with canapés and live Jazz; by Torres China; RSVP with Sophie at 5165-5519, x208 or sophie@torres.com.cn.

Cellar Le Pinot (Oriental Plaza, near Grand Hyatt), 7-9 PM, RMB50
Beaujolais Nouveau party; Joseph Drouhin 2008 for RMB188 bottle; 8515-1715, 13426-360-384, or yukilu@lepinot.com for more information.

La Baie des Anges, 7 PM-2 AM, RMB40 glass, RMB200 bottle
Beaujolais Nouveau party; for more info, 6657-1605 or contact@la-baie-des-anges.com.

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November 21

Marriot Beijing City Wall Hotel, 6 PM, RMB480
George Duboeuf Beaujolais Nouveau tasting, with buffet; by French Wine Paradox; RSVP with Charles at ccarrard.fwp@gmail.com or at 5811-8758.

Les Millesimes, 7 PM, RMB398
Five-course George Duboeuf Beaujolais Nouveau dinner; by French Wine Paradox; RSVP with Charles at ccarrard.fwp@gmail.com or at 852-9988.

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November 23

Westin Financial Street, 11：30 AM
Bubbly Sunday Brunch with George Duboeuf Beaujolais Nouveau wine; by French Wine Paradox; RSVP with Charles at ccarrard.fwp@gmail.com or at 6606-8866.6.

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Note: If you intend to attend any of the above events, it is best to confirm the details with the venue ahead of time. To get a wine event listed, send event info to beijingboyce@yahoo.com.

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See also:
Beijing Beaujolais 2007