Beaujolais

/ˌboʊʒəˈleɪ/ noun

Definition

A type of light red wine produced in the Beaujolais region of France, known for being fruity and easy to drink.

Etymology

Named after Beaujolais, a wine-producing region in southeastern France. The name comes from 'Bellojocum' (beautiful place) in Latin.

Kelly Says

Beaujolais Nouveau is released every November and became a global celebration—wine shops used to race bottles from France to England by plane, train, and car just to get first-day sales!

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