Bottles of 2022 Beaujolais Nouveau at a boutique wine store in Paris. | Photo by Gao Jing/Xinhua via Getty Images Celebrate the annual uncorking of the famed French red wine next week Beaujolais Nouveau Day, celebrated every third Thursday of November, marks the release of the first wine of the harvest season from the Beaujolais region in France. The longstanding tradition became official in 1951, when a French law allowed the wine to be released at this specific time. Revered for its light, fruity character and speedy fermentation process, Beaujolais Nouveau is intended to be enjoyed young and is often commemorated with festivals and tastings around the world. Locally, several restaurants and wine bars also host special events for annual holiday, when guests can enjoy the wine alongside French cuisine. For wine enthusiasts or anyone eager to try this limited-edition red beverage, scroll on to see where you can get your fix on (or after) Beaujolais Day this coming Thursday, November 21.