Beaujolais & Beyond Celebration 2026 at the Embassy of France

Le Beaujolais Nouveau est arrivé ! This is the Wine Event Of The Year! Travel to French soil and celebrate the end of the 2026 wine harvest at DC's only official Beaujolais Nouveau celebration — an unforgettable evening of French food, wine and music at the Embassy of France. Organized by the French-American Chamber of Commerce Washington, D.C. — this is a Grand Affaire! No plane ticket required. This is the Wine Event of the Year, and it sold out last year. DELICIOUS FRENCH FOOD PREPARED BY Chef Daniel Labonne, Executive Chef at the Embassy of France Chef Hughes Cossard, President/Owner of FoodExpression Cuisine Solutions — for VIP guests: Boeuf Braisé au Vin Rouge, Gâteau de Polente et Duxelles de Champignons (red wine braised short rib, polenta cake and mushroom duxelles) Desserts by Fresh Baguette OPEN BAR ALL NIGHT Beaujolais Nouveau all night Champagne (VIP tables) and bubblies from France Red, white and rosé wines from Bordeaux, Burgundy, Loire Valley, Alsace, Rhône, Provence and more ENTERTAINMENT ALL NIGHT Wine tastings Live music all night French photo backdrops for great-looking selfies Meet an authentic Citroën 2CV Light and sound by Carlos Beaumont of Vibes Solutions Official Beaujolais T-shirts imported from France, available for purchase RAFFLE & SILENT AUCTION Grand Prize: a pair of round-trip tickets to Paris, courtesy of Delta Air Lines and Air France Tickets to the FACC's next signature event, La Galette des Rois Baskets of French delights, fine French wines and Champagne Silent auction of French gift baskets — plus a very special package 5 TICKET TYPES Grand Cru (8–11 PM) — Enter at 8 PM and enjoy wine, food, music and entertainment all night. No seating. Millésime Premium Entry (7–11 PM) — Enter at 7 PM for hors d'oeuvres, special wines in an open-bar setting and live piano music for the first hour, then stay for the rest of the night. Very limited seating. Château Table VIP Singles (7–11 PM) — A reserved seat at a VIP table in a roped-off prime area with up to 3 other guests; Champagne, wine and personal service all night. A great way to make new friends. Very limited. Château Table VIP Couples (table for 2) — Your own reserved table in the roped-off prime area; Champagne, wine and personal service all night. Very limited. Château Table VIP for 4 (up to 4 guests) — A reserved table for you and up to 3 friends in the roped-off prime area; Champagne, wine and personal service all night. Very limited. Total tickets are limited — reserve early. IMPORTANT — PLEASE READ BEFORE PURCHASING Every attendee must be registered by first and last name. The Embassy requires a guest list; ID will be checked at the gate and must match the name on the list. If you are buying for guests, enter each guest's first and last name at checkout — or add them later (we'll send a reminder). All names are due 24 hours before the event. 21+ only. Dress code: cocktail attire. French accents welcome. No parking inside the Embassy. Public parking on Reservoir Rd NW and in the Georgetown University Hospital garage across the street. No refunds. This event is an FACC fundraiser. Organized by the French-American Chamber of Commerce, Washington, D.C. · Tickets sold by TasteUSA, an authorized ticketing partner.