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BEAUJOLAIS: 2 ANECDOTES YOU MAY NOT KNOW

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While waiting for this festive event, why not take an interest in this wine region? Because it’s not limited to just its Beaujolais Nouveau... Here are 2 anecdotes you might not know.

1) Beaujolais & Burgundy: Crossed Destinies
You’re probably aware that Burgundy and Beaujolais are geographically close. But these two wine regions have much more in common than just a border. For instance, the Gamay grape, which is the main variety in Beaujolais, was grown for a long time in Burgundy’s vineyards. Additionally, Beaujolais is not the only region to celebrate its "new wine." In fact, this festival also takes place in Burgundy, in the town of Montagny, and is traditionally celebrated in mid-October.

2) Bernard Pivot, an Unconditional Lover of Beaujolais
He’s known for his shows Apostrophes and Bouillon de Culture, as well as his famous dictation. But Bernard Pivot’s biography includes a significant detail: his devotion to wine, particularly Beaujolais. His passion for this vineyard, which the literary figure describes as "earthy," is so great that he has generously donated numerous literary works to the library in Quincié-en-Beaujolais, which has been named after him for over 20 years.

Where does this unconditional love come from? Simply from his family. His mother owned a vineyard in the region. Furthermore, Bernard Pivot revealed in an interview with the Revue du Vin de France that it was thanks to Beaujolais that he was able to start his career as a literary journalist at Le Figaro...

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