Wine Events in France

A celebration of Bordeaux's sweet wine estates in the Sauternes and Barsac appellations. Open cellar tastings, vineyard picnics, concerts, and evening fireworks.

Bordeaux's iconic riverfront wine festival returns for 2026. Four days of open-air tastings, live music, fireworks over the Garonne, and access to wines from across the region.

Bordeaux's black-tie vineyard gala celebrating the flowering of the vines. Held at a different grand cru chateau each year. One of France's most exclusive wine society events.

The world's most festive marathon, winding through Pauillac, Saint-Julien, and Margaux vineyards. Runners in costume pass 23 wine tasting stations and enjoy oysters, steak, and cheese en route.

The third Thursday of November marks the release of the new Beaujolais vintage. Cru villages across the region celebrate with tastings, parties, and barrel-side festivities.

The traditional harvest proclamation in the medieval UNESCO village of Saint-Emilion. A centuries-old ceremony marking the official start of the Bordeaux grape harvest.

Paris's own harvest festival in the Montmartre vineyard. Five days of wine tastings, food stalls, concerts, and street art centred around the tiny Clos Montmartre vineyard.

A rare chance to visit Champagne houses during harvest. Select producers in Epernay, Reims, and the Cote des Blancs open their doors for cellar tours, tastings, and vineyard walks.

The Loire Valley's annual trade fair in Angers. Over 300 producers from Muscadet to Sancerre showcase the breadth of Loire wines. Trade-focused with public afternoon sessions.

The Mediterranean wine trade fair held in Montpellier. Covers Southern France, Spain, Italy, and North Africa. A key event for Languedoc, Provence, and Rhone producers.

The global wine industry's flagship trade event, now held at Paris Expo Porte de Versailles. Over 3,000 exhibitors from 40+ countries. The industry's most important networking event.

Vinexpo's merger event combining Wine Paris and Vinexpo at Paris Expo. The French capital's definitive wine trade week with masterclasses, tastings, and industry forums.

Bordeaux's annual grand wine salon at the Hangar 14 on the quays. Over 200 chateaux and domaines pour their current releases and library wines.

Colmar's legendary 11-day wine fair, one of the largest in France. Hundreds of Alsatian producers pour Riesling, Gewurztraminer, and Pinot Gris alongside concerts and food stalls.

The world's most famous charity wine auction, part of Les Trois Glorieuses. Three days of wine celebrations in Beaune, culminating in the landmark auction at the historic Hospices.