Festival of Great Burgundian Wines
The oldest wine event in Burgundy at the Palais des Congrès de Beaune
About Festival of Great Wines
The oldest wine festival in the world
The Festival of Great Burgundian Wines is considered the oldest wine event still in operation. Created at the end of the 19th century under the name "Exposition Générale des Vins de Bourgogne", it was renamed in 2008 to become the Festival of Great Burgundian Wines. Organized by the CAVB (Confederation of Burgundy Appellations and Winegrowers), it is held annually in November at the Palais des Congrès de Beaune, as part of the Hospices de Beaune Wine Sale.
84 appellations to taste
The Festival of Great Burgundian Wines is the only event where an entrance ticket gives free access to the tasting of all 84 appellations of Greater Burgundy, from Chablis to Beaujolais, including the Grands Crus of the Côte d'Or and the wines of the Mâconnais. Estates, cooperatives, and trading houses offer bottles, and winegrowers and their staff voluntarily staff the tasting booths.
A meeting for enthusiasts
The principle has remained the same for over 150 years: to allow the public to discover and taste the extraordinary diversity of Burgundy wines in one place. The 2025 edition, the 152nd, will be held on November 14th and 15th at the Palais des Congrès de Beaune, with extended opening hours allowing visitors to fully enjoy this immersion in Burgundy's wine heritage.
An event at the heart of the Trois Glorieuses
The Festival of Great Wines is naturally part of the program of the Trois Glorieuses de Beaune, this November weekend that brings together the Hospices Wine Sale, the Chapter of the Clos de Vougeot, and the Paulée de Meursault. It is an ideal complement for enthusiasts who wish to broaden their discovery beyond just the Hospices wines and explore the full richness of the Burgundy vineyard.
Festival of Great Wines — edition 2026
The 153rd Fête des Grands Vins de Bourgogne takes place on Friday, November 13 and Saturday, November 14, 2026, at the Palais des Congrès de Beaune, as part of the Trois Glorieuses and the Vente des Vins des Hospices. A single ticket provides access to free tasting of all Burgundy appellations, from Chablis to Beaujolais.
153rd edition on November 13 and 14, 2026
The 153rd Fête des Grands Vins de Bourgogne takes place on Friday, November 13 and Saturday, November 14, 2026, at the Palais des Congrès de Beaune. Considered the oldest wine event still in activity, every November it brings together winemakers, houses, and cooperatives around tasting stands where the public discovers the diversity of Burgundy appellations in one place.
The edition is part of the Trois Glorieuses weekend, alongside the Vente des Vins des Hospices de Beaune, the Chapitre du Clos de Vougeot, and the Paulée de Meursault.
Program
On Friday, November 13, the morning (9:30 AM - 2:00 PM) is reserved for professionals, with an official inauguration at 11:00 AM; public access opens at 2:00 PM and continues until 7:00 PM (last entry at 6:00 PM). On Saturday, November 14, the Fête is open continuously from 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM, with tasting workshops offered from 10:30 AM to 5:30 PM (15-minute sessions, 12 people maximum). Light refreshments are available on site both days.
On Saturday evening, at 8:00 PM, La Paulée takes place, a convivial traditional Burgundy dinner where each guest brings a bottle to share (by reservation).
Programme Festival of Great Wines 2026
Friday, November 13, 2026
- 9:30 AM - 2:00 PM — Morning reserved for professionals
- 11:00 AM — Official inauguration
- 2:00 PM - 7:00 PM — Public access (last entry at 6:00 PM)
- Light refreshments available on site
Saturday, November 14, 2026
- 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM — Continuous opening, tasting of Burgundy appellations
- 10:30 AM - 5:30 PM — Tasting workshops (15-minute sessions, 12 people max)
- Light refreshments available on site
- 8:00 PM — La Paulée: traditional Burgundy dinner, each guest brings a bottle to share (by reservation, reservations open on September 1, 2026)
Highlights Festival of Great Wines 2026
- 153rd edition — the oldest wine event still in activity
- Tasting of Burgundy appellations, from Chablis to Beaujolais, in one place
- Tasting workshops on Saturday (10:30 AM - 5:30 PM)
- La Paulée on Saturday evening at 8:00 PM
- At the heart of the Trois Glorieuses weekend in Beaune
Prices Festival of Great Wines 2026
Practical information — Festival of Great Wines
Practical Information
Access
The Fête des Grands Vins de Bourgogne takes place at the Palais des Congrès de Beaune, 19 avenue Charles de Gaulle, 21200 Beaune.
By car: A6 motorway, exit 24.1 (Beaune-Centre). Free parking on site.
By train: Beaune SNCF station, approximately 20 minutes on foot. Bus shuttles run every 30 minutes between Beaune city centre and the Palais des Congrès.
Opening Hours
Friday: open to the public from 2:00 PM until 7:00 PM (the morning is reserved for professionals, with official inauguration at 11:00 AM). Last entry at 6:00 PM.
Saturday: 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM continuously.
Prices
Paid entry giving access to free tasting of all Burgundy appellations. Online ticketing on the official website.
Contact
Website: www.fetedesgrandsvins.fr
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 03 80 25 00 25
Organizer: CAVB — Confédération des Appellations et des Vignerons de Bourgogne, 132 route de Dijon, 21200 Beaune.
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Where does it take place — Festival of Great Wines
Palais des Congrès de Beaune
19 avenue Charles de Gaulle, 21200 Beaune