Wherever you are on vacation this summer, there is definitely a wine event near you ! Wherever the grape grows, wine estates open their doors to make you discover the beauties of wine. Discover our selection of the August wine agenda 2019 !
From 02 to 04 August : The Gaillac Wine Festival
Because wine is a party… every year, the wines of Gaillac invites you to share a weekend with them in the magnificent Parc Foucaud, in Gaillac. Don't miss the 41st edition of this unmissable wine tourism event ! La Maison des Vins organizes in collaboration with the Interprofession des Vins du Sud-Ouest, the Gaillac Wine Festival. The opportunity to discuss with the winegrowers of Gaillac and (re)discover the indigenous grape varieties of these wines !
Price : Free
Place : Gaillac 81600
Website : www.vins-gaillac.com
The 03 August: Celebrating Bergerac wines
Saturday 3 August, from 18h, meet at the port of Bergerac to discover the diversity and know-how of the Bergerac appellation winegrowers. Come and taste the red wines, rosé and white wines from Bergerac. The evening will be under the sign of music with the Talisco concert from 9:30 p.m. as part of the Estivales de Bergerac.
Price : Free
Place : Salvette quay 24100 Bergerac
Website : www.vins-bergeracduras.fr
From 03 to 04 August : 60 years of AOC Menetou-Salon
For the second edition of its winegrower's evening, the Priory of Saint-Michel de Grandmont relies on new proposals, in order to always discover the best of the Terrasses du Larzac terroir, while maintaining this sincerity and proximity that is close to his heart.
Price : free
Place : 18510 Menetou-Salon
Website : www.menetou-salon.fr
The 10 August : The Terraced Priory in Soumont
A tasting and discovery evening around the Terrasses du Larzac, Saturday 10 August, it is the alliance of heritage and wine, in the magnificent setting of ancient stones… This evening is one of the key events of the summer at the Prieuré Saint-Michel de Grandmont, which brings together conviviality, art of living and discoveries. It is near 10 Terrasses du Larzac AOC winegrowers who will come and reveal the fruit of their work to you on the site's beautiful terraces.
Price : from € 4
Place : Domaine de Grandmont, 34700 Soumont
Website : www.prieure-grandmont.fr
From 13 to 16 August : Madiran Festival
Madiran celebrates its wines from 13 to 16 August but not only ! In the exceptional setting of the village of Madiran, come and discover or rediscover our Madiran and Pacherenc du Vic-Bilh by strolling through the village. This year the festival takes a new breath by integrating a cultural and territorial part to stir up curiosities..
During the day, winegrowers and the general public will take turns tasting the best vintages., a wine bar will accompany the meals of young farmers in the Parc du Prieuré and will allow amateurs to meet the winegrowers in the conviviality that characterizes the South-West so well.
Price : free
Place : Madiran 65700
Facebook Page : www.commune-madiran.com
From 31 August to September 1 : Vines Wines Randos in the Loire Valley
Vignes Vins Randos in the Loire Valley are 17 gourmet walks in the heart of the Loire Valley vineyards. This event is an opportunity for you to enjoy the wine-growing landscapes and the rich heritage of this region, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.. Here you can satisfy your thirst for knowledge by discovering, in particular, the secrets of the elaboration of its famous wines.
Don't worry : walks, of a period of 3 hours, will be punctuated by fun and tasty breaks ! Wine and local produce tastings, discovery of local heritage and the profession of winegrower, appellations of the region… Multiple activities will delight your eyes and taste buds. The winegrowers of the region will be present to share with you their passion and their know-how.. They are waiting for you with a new animation this year !
Price : 10€
Place : different places in the Loire Valley
Website : www.vvr-valdeloire.fr
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