Le Beaujolais Nouveau est arrivé!
At one past midnight on the third Thursday of each November, a beloved French tradition begins. From small villages and towns across the Beaujolais region, over a million cases of Beaujolais Nouveau start their journey through a sleeping France to Paris—then out into the world. Banners wave and voices call out “Le Beaujolais Nouveau est arrivé!” signaling that the first taste of the new vintage has arrived.
Here on Beacon Hill, we’re joining the celebration with Beaujolais Nouveau specials from November 20 through Saturday, November 22—or until the wine runs out.
Raise a glass of this vibrant, just-released red wine and enjoy a menu inspired by classic French flavors:
Soupe à L’Onion – $12.95
A French onion soup with a hearty, deeply flavored broth finished with a garlic croûton and melted Gruyère cheese.
Crevettes et Saint-Jacques Vol au Vent – $28.95
Gulf shrimp and sea scallops in a creamy saffron sauce with tender leeks, mushrooms, and baby vegetables, all served in a flaky puff pastry.
Beef Bourguignon – $28.95
Tender beef simmered with Applewood-smoked bacon, roasted mushrooms, pearl onions, and herbs in Beaujolais wine, served over pomme purée.
Steak à la Lyonnaise – $28.95
Grass-fed skirt steak with Lyonnaise potatoes, haricots verts, caramelized onions, and a rosemary jus.
Coq au Vin – $26.95
Tender chicken legs slow-simmered in Beaujolais with pearl onions, mushrooms, and baby vegetables, served with creamy polenta.
Lapin au Beaujolais – $28.95
Braised rabbit legs in a rich Beaujolais sauce with roasted polenta, baby carrots, and grilled asparagus.
Enjoy Beaujolais Nouveau by the glass ($18) or by the bottle ($69) and toast to the arrival of this year’s harvest.
Whether you’re a longtime fan of this French tradition or discovering it for the first time, there’s no better place to celebrate than right here in Boston’s historic Beacon Hill.
Join us November 20–22 and experience the first taste of fall, straight from France.
Why This Year’s Beaujolais Nouveau Is Something to Celebrate
According to the experts from The Burgundy Report, the 2025 vintage of Beaujolais Nouveau stands out for its consistency and quality. Here’s what makes it different:
Smaller volume, stronger quality: The 2025 harvest was down in volume—primarily due to challenging weather at flowering and some heat stress that shrank berry size. That lower yield has worked in favour of concentration and precision.
Higher ripeness and harvest timing: Growers report that the grapes achieved stronger ripeness compared to 2024, supported by earlier or well‐timed harvesting.
Much improved consistency: While 2024 was described as uneven in quality, 2025 is said to be “the best … since the 2022 vintage” for the Nouveau category. From 116 samples tasted, many showed what the report called “very acceptable” to “excellent” quality.
Better fruit character: In the 2025 wines, winemakers observed stronger fruit expression (red berries, cherry, raspberry) and fewer of the off‐notes seen in prior years.
In short: If you typically reserve Nouveau for fun and freshness, this year brings a little extra depth, polish, and value. It’s a great time to enjoy it with good food, relaxed company—and a little ceremony.
Final Thoughts
Mark your calendar and come early—this year’s Beaujolais Nouveau is arriving in full force, and paired with our French-inspired menu you’re in for a memorable three-day celebration. We’ll see you November 20–22.