Vinexpo Bordeaux ★ 4.5
The world's leading international wine and spirits trade fair, held biennially at the Bordeaux exhibition centre. 2,400+ exhibitors from 40+ countries; Bordeaux first growths always prominently represented.
NeighbourhoodChartrons, Bordeaux
WhenAnnual, early December
Duration3 days
Location
Address: Hangar 14, Quai des Chartrons, 33000 Bordeaux, France
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Bordeaux En Primeur Week ★ 4.9
The annual en-primeur tasting week when international trade and press taste barrel samples of the new vintage at the chateaux before release. Prices set and allocations agreed; a central commercial event in the Bordeaux calendar.
Marathon du Medoc ★ 4.7
Wine-themed marathon founded in 1985: 42.2km through the Pauillac and Saint-Julien vineyards with 23 chateau wine stops en route. Costumed participants; oysters and Medoc wines at each station.
La Jurade de Saint-Emilion ★ 4.6
The ancient Jurade brotherhood's medieval ceremonies held twice yearly in Saint-Emilion village: the June ban on harvesting and the September proclamation of the vintage from atop the Tour du Roi. Street processions and open tastings.
Week-end Portes Ouvertes Pessac-Leognan ★ 4.0
Open-house weekend of the Pessac-Leognan appellation: about forty chateaux open for visits, tastings, workshops and food on Saturday 5 and Sunday 6 December 2026, with dinner-tastings on the Friday and Saturday evenings at 90 euros per person including VAT, booked by phone only. The 2025 weekend ran on 6 and 7 December with 39 chateaux.
Tip: Visits to La Mission Haut-Brion run on fixed time slots booked by email; the dinner-tastings are booked by phone only, from the appellation's event page.
Journees Portes Ouvertes Sauternes et Barsac ★ 4.0
Open-house weekend of the Sauternes and Barsac appellations, with close to 50 chateaux in Barsac, Bommes, Preignac, Sauternes and Fargues opening for tastings, visits and workshops. The 2026 edition is on Saturday 14 and Sunday 15 November, 11:00 to 18:00; tastings are free and need no reservation, while some activities such as a masterclass at Chateau La Tour Blanche (30 euros) are paid.
Tip: Visits at some estates, for example Chateau Climens, are by reservation only and run on a single day; check each estate on the programme page.
Book Bordeaux Tasting: tours and experiences
Bordeaux Tasting runs in December. These are the wine tours and tastings in Bordeaux to book for the days around it; most cancel free up to 24 hours ahead.
Bordeaux: Explore an Organic Family Vineyard with Tasting
Discover an organic, family-run vineyard near Bordeaux. Join a family member for a guided tour of the winemaking process. Taste up to 10 wines (white, red, rosé, spark...
Bordeaux Médoc Region Private Wine Lovers Tour with Chateau Visits & Tastings
Visit and wine tasting at three châteaux in the famous villages of Margaux, St Julien, Pauillac or St Estephe. This is the land of the grand impressive châteaux and we...
Wine Tour of Mèdoc : Châteaux, Tastings and WSET Guide
Experience a unique group experience reduced by the charming vineyards of the Médoc, exploring emblematic designations of origin such as Margaux, Cantenac, Haut-Mèdoc....
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