nuveau (sp)

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Some large producers of Beaujolais wines, including the Beaujolais Nouveau, are Drouhin, Jadot and Georges duBoeuf. While Beaujolais Cru (such as Moulin a Vent, Morgon, Julienas) can last for several years, the Beaujolais Nouveau is intended to be consumed by January of February of the next year (that is the 2006 release should be drunk up by January or February of 2007). It definitely does not age well but is intended as a fun, fruity drink shortly after bottling.