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| – The Beaujolais nouveau evening at the company takes place on Third Thursday of November, that is to say the Thursday, November 19, 2026, date of sale of the new vintage; ; – In the premises, the Labor Code allows it wine, beer, cider and pear juice, Unless the Rules of Procedure limits or prohibits alcohol; ; – A successful evening is planned carefully selected non-alcoholic beverages and a game that involves everyone also colleagues who don't drink ; – The quantities are calculated on 2 standard glasses maximum per person, the benchmark set in 2017 by Santé publique France. |
Organizing a Beaujolais Nouveau evening at work means preparing four elements: a fixed date, a clear framework regarding alcohol, an event that brings everyone together, and a safe return for each guest. This year, the new vintage arrives on time. Thursday, November 19, 2026. This meeting of end of day thus opening the festive season at work, a few weeks before December.
To help you prepare for this evening, this guide first presents the legal framework, then a timeline and the appropriate activities. It then addresses the role of non-drinkers, the budget, and finally the common mistakes. It is also aimed at HR managers, communication managers, and agencies that organize the event for a client. For the December evening, please also check out our method for the end-of-year party.
A Beaujolais Nouveau evening at work is a convivial time organized on the third Thursday of November to allow colleagues to try the best wine of the year. Beaujolais Nouveau is a wine that is put on sale only a few weeks after the harvest. In the case of Beaujolais Nouveau, it is produced predominantly from the black Gamay grape with white juice, According to Inter Beaujolais, the interprofessional organization of Beaujolais wines.
The release date is set at Third Thursday of November by a decree of the October 29, 1985. In practice, the wine is released at midnight, on the night from Wednesday to Thursday. In 2026, the release for sale will therefore take place on Thursday, November 19. To anticipate the following editions, remember November 18, 2027, and then November 16, 2028.
In 2025, 104,000 hectoliters de Beaujolais and Beaujolais Villages Nouveaux have been marketed, approximately 13.8 million bottles According to Inter Beaujolais. This volume alone represents 21 % total sales of the Beaujolais vineyard in 2025. Reds dominate with 97 % volumes, compared to 3 % for rosés. Furthermore, 4.9 million bottles were exported in 2025 to more than 100 countries, with Japan leading the way (1.8 million bottles).
A Beaujolais Nouveau evening provides a simple and dated pretext to bring the teams together in November, before the end-of-year party. Moreover, the format remains short, as it takes place on a Thursday evening. It therefore takes the form of a company afterwork rather than a full dinner.
For a human resources (HR) manager, the evening first creates a time for informal exchange between services. It then allows the reception of the recruits of the new season in a relaxed atmosphere. Finally, a format that 2 to 3 hours at the end of the day it is part of the approach to improving quality of life and working conditions (QVCT) without requiring an entire evening.
For a communication manager, Beaujolais nouveau has the advantage of being a Annual meeting Something everyone knows. It thus provides a ready-to-use theme for the invitation, the decoration, and the internal content. In addition, a quiz about the local area or a dedicated playlist personalize the evening. in the image of the company.
For an agency or a provider, the evening falls one Thursday a week and often takes place at the client's premises. The logistics remain therefore light. On the other hand, the Fixed date It calls for vigilance, because it concentrates all the requests on one single evening.
In the company’s premises, Article R4228-20 of the Labour Code only allows wine, beer, cider and pear juice, Unless otherwise decided by the employer, Beaujolais Nouveau is therefore included in the beverages permitted. However, the employer remains responsible for the labeling of the product. Health and safety employees during and after the evening.
The internal regulations are the document that sets out the hygiene, safety and discipline rules of the company. According to Article L1311-2 of the Labour Code, they become mandatory as of 50 employees. Since Decree No. 2014-754 of July 1st, 2014, Furthermore, it may restrict or ban the sale of any alcoholic beverage, provided that the measure remains proportionate to the sought-after safety objective. In smaller businesses, a service note may serve the same purpose.
In a bar, restaurant or rented room, the the internal regulations no longer apply. However, the employer remains bound by the safety obligation set out in Article L4121-1 of the Labour Code. The Court of Cassation even qualifies it as’Strengthened means requirement since a ruling on November 25, 2015. Therefore, apply the same precautions as at the office.
The National Institute of Research and Safety (INRS) publishes updated advice for company parties, December 5, 2024. These recommendations are in line with those of the guides on prevention in the workplace and are summarized in five measures.
⚠️ Attention The landmark of 2 glasses per day It was set in 2017 by Santé publique France and the National Cancer Institute (INCa). However, a standard glass is a dose containing 10 grams of pure alcohol, That is approximately 10 cl of wine. Therefore, calculate your orders in standard glasses, never based on one bottle per person.
An evening of Beaujolais nouveau is ideally prepared six weeks in advance, From the planning stage to the return of experience. Indeed, the date is known years in advance. The calendar is therefore built in reverse starting from the third Thursday of November.
Specifically, the following table breaks down the tasks week by week. Each step prepares the next one, from choosing the venue to the return of the participants.
| Deadline | Actions |
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| J-6 weeks | Set the goal, the budget and the timeframe. Then reread the rules of procedure. Finally, reserve a venue if the evening takes place outdoors. |
| J-5 weeks | Book the entertainment. During the holidays, we recommend a lead time of 4 to 6 weeks for an entertainer. |
| J-4 weeks | Order the wine from a wine merchant with delivery on November 19th. Order the non-alcoholic beverages at the same time. |
| 3 weeks left | Send the invitation with the schedules, return options, and a question about dietary restrictions. |
| J-7 days | Reduce the number of participants. Then brief the animation team on the proceedings and the speeches. |
| D-Day | Welcome the animation team 2 hours before the start. Also place the water, soft drinks, and breathalyzers on display. |
| J+1 | Send a short questionnaire and then thank the participants. |
👉 To note As of November 10, 2026, there is only 9 days before November 19th. In that case, book the event and the venue within 48 hours, then order the wine and send the invitation before Friday, November 13. For an urgent request, we recommend that you call us directly rather than filling out a form.
A meticulous planning prevents the evening from being reduced to just an open bar. Here is an example of a plan for an evening at the premises:.
To keep this minute count, a professional microphone animator present the direction then launch the game. He also announces the closure of the bar and the return solutions. Indeed, these messages sound better on the microphone than at the end of an email.
The most suitable animations allow mixed teams to play without depending on the amount of wine served. In other words, the game creates the atmosphere and the wine accompanies it. The following table thus compares the common formats for a weekday evening.
| Format | Duration | Participants | Involves non-drinkers | Price reference |
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| Blind test in teams | 1.5 to 3 hours | 20 to 500 | Yes, musical game | 1,200 € per package for under 60 people, 25 € per person over that (our prices for 2026) |
| Actor as a character or as a saying | Until 3am | All audiences | Yes, a show | Immersive theater starting from €1,500 (our prices for 2026) |
| Micro thread animator | Evening or day | All audiences | Yes | Full day from 775 € (our prices for 2026) |
| Tasting commented on by a wine merchant | 1h to 4h depending on the providers | Variable depending on the location | Partially | €36 to €129 per person for the workshops listed in Paris (dated November 2026) |
The blind test is a musical game where teams compete using buzzers to recognize songs and artists. At Public Anim, our blind test in a team welcomes 20 to 500 participants with a playlist that we build together with you during the brief. For a Beaujolais nouveau evening, a song from the French chanson scene or the 80s might be a good fit for the atmosphere. Finally, don't forget to mix the teams by pairing different services.
Immersive theater is a format where actors perform in the middle of the audience rather than on a stage. During the cocktail hour, our immersive theater actors They can thus embody a character related to the theme. Our character actor formula then covers up to 3 hours of presence. This format is especially suitable for evenings when the management wants to convey a message in a light way.
A commented tasting provides real insight into the vineyard, the grape varieties and the pairings. For this reason, entrust it to a sommelier or a wine expert. However, limit it to a few wines. small doses and offer the same discovery with grape juices for non-drinkers.
To involve employees who don’t drink, build the evening around a game and a quiz. A non-alcoholic bar that is also well-maintained the wine bar. Indeed, some of the guests do not drink, whether by choice, for health reasons, for religious reasons, or because they drive. In any case, no one should have to justify themselves.
The principles of inclusive team building therefore apply here. In other words, the options are offered to everyone, without any conditions. Our tips for accessible animation They detail these reflexes, the main ones of which are as follows.
In the same way, a quiz about the Lyon terroir, cuisine, or the geography of Beaujolais gets everyone involved. For example, our gourmet quiz culinary team building is played in 1h30 to 2h for 20 to 150 people (formats displayed in 2026). We also adapt the questions to the theme of your event.
💡 Good to know Visit Thursday, November 19, 2026 It is also the date of DuoDay, during the European Week for the Employment of People with Disabilities (SEEPH) from November 16 to 22, 2026. DuoDay is a day when an employee welcomes a person with a disability to introduce them to their profession. If your company participates, the evening then offers this pair an opportunity to meet the team.
The budget for a new Beaujolais evening at work is being built post by post, Depending on the number of participants and the duration of the event. In practice, the wine often weighs less than the event and the catering. Finally, keep a margin of 10 % for the unexpected.
| Post | Calculation base | Numerical landmark |
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| Wine | 2 glasses maximum per drinker, approximately 7 glasses per 75 cl bottle | 3.89 € to 8.99 € TTC for the promotion bottle in large retail stores for the week of November 17, 2026 (Promocatalogues), 8.50 € to 10.50 € at a wine shop in November 2025 (Maison Barthod) |
| Alcohol-free drinks | At least as many glasses as wine glasses | Environ 2,34 € TTC la bouteille en moyenne, calculée sur 5 prix hors promotion relevés en 2026 (jus de raisin, jus d’orange, jus de clémentine, soda) |
| Restauration | Cocktail apéritif servi par un traiteur | 8 € à 15 € HT par personne en gamme standard, 20 € à 35 € HT en gamme premium, hors boissons (Plateya, Paris, avril 2026) |
| Dégustation commentée (option) | Price per person | 36 € à 129 € par personne pour un atelier à Paris (relevé de novembre 2026) |
| Blind test | Forfait ou prix par personne | 1 200 € sous 60 personnes, 25 € par personne au-delà (nos tarifs 2026) |
| Microphone presenter | Full day | À partir de 775 € (nos tarifs 2026) |
| Retour des invités | Navette en minibus, VTC, conducteurs volontaires | Minibus de 20 places avec chauffeur à 500 € à 900 € HT la demi-journée, majoration de nuit de 20 à 30 % (Groupito, janvier 2026). |
| Imprévus | Pourcentage du total | 10 % |
Nos tarifs indiqués sont ceux affichés sur notre site en novembre 2026. Nous les confirmons toutefois sur devis. Comparez enfin des montants équivalents, car les prix du vin cités sont TTC alors que les tarifs traiteur sont HT.
Situation de départ (exemple fictif). Une PME de 70 salariés à Cergy organise sa soirée dans ses locaux le jeudi 19 novembre 2026, de 18h30 à 21h15. Son règlement intérieur autorise le vin lors des pots. Au total, 45 salariés confirment leur venue, dont 35 qui boivent du vin.
Actions. Le service RH procède alors en cinq temps.
Résultat. Grâce à ce calcul, l’entreprise estime son budget à titre indicatif entre 1 650 € et 2 038 €, hors retour et avant la marge de 10 %, soit 37 € à 45 € par invité. L’animation représente environ 27 € par participant et structure toute la soirée, du lancement du jeu jusqu’à la fermeture du bar. Pour chiffrer votre propre soirée, notre formulaire de contact Public Anim vous permet ensuite d’obtenir une proposition.
L’erreur la plus fréquente consiste à faire du vin le seul programme de la soirée. Au-delà de ce piège, les autres erreurs touchent aux quantités, au minutage et au retour des invités. Voici les plus courantes.
Non. Le Beaujolais nouveau ne peut être vendu ni consommé avant le troisième jeudi de novembre. En effet, le déblocage a lieu à minuit, dans la nuit du mercredi au jeudi. En 2026, la première dégustation possible tombe donc le Thursday, November 19. Vous pouvez en revanche commander à l’avance auprès d’un caviste. Certains sites spécialisés expédient d’ailleurs la veille pour une livraison le jour même. Par conséquent, fixez la soirée le 19 novembre ou dans les jours qui suivent.
Prévoyez environ 12 bouteilles si 40 des 50 invités boivent du vin. Le calcul part en effet du repère de 2 verres standards maximum par personne, fixé en 2017 par Santé publique France et l’INCa. Or une bouteille de 75 cl donne environ 7 verres de 10 cl. Ainsi, pour 40 buveurs à 2 verres chacun, il faut 80 verres, soit 12 bouteilles en arrondissant. Ajoutez ensuite au moins autant de verres de boissons sans alcool. À l’inverse, une bouteille par personne multiplierait les quantités par quatre.
Oui. Le comité social et économique (CSE) peut prendre en charge la soirée dans le cadre de ses activités sociales et culturelles. Toutefois, les règles sur l’alcool restent les mêmes que pour une soirée organisée par l’employeur. Le CSE prévoit donc des boissons sans alcool, de quoi manger et un retour sécurisé pour chaque invité. Pour des idées de formats, consultez notre page sur le team building organisé par le CSE. Enfin, associez la direction au calendrier pour éviter un doublon avec la soirée de décembre.
Le délai dépend avant tout du format choisi. Selon nos délais affichés en 2026, comptez 2 semaines pour un quiz gourmand et 2 à 3 semaines pour un animateur micro hors saison. En période de fêtes, ce délai passe en revanche à 4 to 6 weeks. De son côté, un théâtre immersif demande 3 à 4 semaines, voire 6 à 8 semaines pour un scénario très travaillé. La date du Beaujolais nouveau étant fixe, réservez donc dès le mois d’octobre.
