Paris Las Vegas will light the 50-story replica of the Eiffel Tower red at midnight on the morning of Thursday, November 15th to launch a week of Beaujolais Nouveau festivities celebrating the release of the 2007 wine.  This is the first property wide Beaujolais Nouveau celebration in the history of Paris Las Vegas.


Honoring the long tradition regulated by French law, Beaujolais Nouveau is released no sooner than the third Thursday of November, when it is ready for consumption just six weeks after the harvest.  Thus, at one minute past midnight, huge celebrations are held all over the world to taste the latest wine of the harvest. More than 65 million bottles of Beaujolais Nouveau will be consumed in the months to follow.


The unique tower lighting will launch a bevy of resort events.   As the tower is bathed in red light, Can-Can dancers will join French security at the base of the tower to receive bottles of Beaujolais Nouveau, delivered by horse-drawn carriage. Immediately following, award-winning chef Jean Joho will lead special guests in a festive ceremonial tasting at Mon Ami Gabi, the resort's sidewalk café. 


Guests throughout Paris Las Vegas will join in the week-long festivities.  The hotel will offer samples of Beaujolais Nouveau to guests who check in on November 15th or 16th. 


Three of the property's restaurants - The Eiffel Tower Restaurant, Mon Ami Gabi and Les Artistes Steakhouse - will feature special wine pairings and wine offerings throughout the week. The Eiffel Tower Restaurant has created a Beaujolais lunch menu including Beaujolais Poached Eggs Meurette, Saucisson in Brioche with French Lentil Salad, Filet of Pike with Crayfish, Chicken Coq au Vin with French Egg Noodle and Beaujolais Poached Pears. Les Artistes Steakhouse will offer a three-course dinner tasting featuring Crispy Skinned Duck Confit, choice of Braised Monkfish Tail or Petit Filet of Beef as an entrée and Pumpkin Crème Brulee Tart for dessert. Dinner guests at Mon Ami Gabi can enjoy a wide-variety of Beaujolais Nouveau wines from a festive wine cart, wine flights and a la carte menu items which all include the week's star ingredient – Beaujolais Nouveau.


Rock 'n Roll Wine, known for its signature high-energy wine events, will host a Beaujolais Nouveau-themed wine tasting on Friday evening, November 16, inside Risqué, the nightclub at Paris Las Vegas. Scheduled from 7 to 10 p.m., the event will feature live music by Acoustic Soul and a unique assortment of delicious world wines including Beaujolais Nouveau. Tickets will be available beginning Monday, October 22 and may be purchased by visiting www.rocknrollwine.com or calling 702-240-3066. Ticket prices, which include wine and live entertainment, are $33 in advance and $38 at the door (tax inclusive).


"We are thrilled to join wine-lovers around the globe to celebrate Beaujolais Nouveau, which has been a worldwide phenomenon for more than 50 years," said Marilyn Winn, president of Paris Las Vegas.  "Like St. Patrick's Day in Chicago and Chinese New Year in San Francisco, we hope our celebration will become an annual event that both locals and visitors greatly anticipate."


All wine events and samplings will be available to guests age 21 or older.


Paris Las Vegas is a Harrah's Entertainment resort.  From its dramatic 50-story replica of the Eiffel Tower to authentic architectural reproductions, elegant décor and superb convention facilities, to its fine cuisine, European-inspired boutiques and world-class entertainment – Paris Las Vegas celebrates the romance, excitement and savoir-faire of the European City of Light.   In the heart of the famous Las Vegas Strip, the passion, excitement and sophistication of Paris Las Vegas transports guests to Europe's most romantic city.


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