Today Isn’t Just About Beaujolais
Le Touraine primeur est arrivé! As well as and other “new” wines which compete — in France, at least — with the tried and true .
wine will be marketed in France. Although this represents a small percentage of , Touraine primeur has enjoyed status since 1979. The third weekend in November is an important and festive time in the Loire Valley wine year. Village wine festivals take place all over the region to celebrate the “arrival” of the new wine: in Montrichard, Blois, Onzain, Tours, Amboise et Loches.
Personally, living in the Southwest of France, I will certainly opt for a bottle of primeur to celebrate — what already? Oh yes, “,” wherever it hails from.
