Festival of Independent Winemakers' Wine

Wines in Celebration 2025: 29 Winemakers Present

The 2025 edition of the Wine Festival was held on Thursday, August 7, 2025, on the esplanade of the Puy-l'Évêque village hall, from 6 PM to 10 PM. 29 winemakers from the Lot were present to guide visitors through an exceptional tasting trail of 57 vintages representing all the appellations of the Lot vineyard.

The warm and festive evening was enlivened by the group Le Mystère des Éléphants, providing an upbeat musical backdrop throughout the event. Visitors could enjoy the Taste and Smell Workshop for a unique sensory experience, as well as the Giant Wooden Games for all ages.

For gastronomy, local restaurateurs offered specialties from the Lot region: lamb, duck, artisanal pastries, and ice cream. Several raffle draws punctuated the evening with cases of wine to be won. A stand from the tourist office and representatives of the Lot's wine appellations were also present to inform visitors.

Thursday, August 7, 2025

• 6:00 PM: Festival opening, purchase of the engraved tasting glass
• 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM: Free tasting with the 29 winemakers (57 vintages)
• 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM: Taste and Smell Workshop
• 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM: Giant Wooden Games
• 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM: Local Lot food stalls
• 6:30 PM: Concert by the group Le Mystère des Éléphants
• 7:00 PM, 8:00 PM, 9:00 PM: Raffle draws

• 29 independent winemakers from the Lot present
• 57 vintages for tasting (AOC Cahors, IGP Côtes du Lot, IGP Comté Tolosan, AOC Coteaux du Quercy)
• Live concert by the group Le Mystère des Éléphants
• Taste and Smell Workshop
• Giant Wooden Games for all ages
• Local food: lamb, duck, artisanal ice cream
• Raffle with cases of wine to win