Foire aux Vins d'Essoyes

A must-attend event for wine lovers

Since its creation in the late 1990s, the Foire aux Vins d'Essoyes has become a must-attend event for wine lovers in the Aube department. Every third weekend of May, the Essoyes community hall hosts about fifty exhibitors, winemakers, and producers from all over France to share their passion and introduce their best vintages to visitors.

Fifty winemakers from Champagne, Burgundy, Alsace, and beyond

The richness of the Foire aux Vins d'Essoyes lies in the diversity of the terroirs represented. Winemakers from Champagne, where the event is held in the heart of the Côte des Bar, are joined by their counterparts from Burgundy, Alsace, the Rhône Valley, Bordeaux, and other French appellations. Visitors can taste, compare, and buy directly from producers, benefiting from personalized advice and a privileged connection with those who make the wine.

Tastings, music, and a festive atmosphere

Beyond the tastings, the Foire aux Vins d'Essoyes offers a festive and friendly atmosphere. Musical entertainment accompanies visitors throughout the weekend, while local producers offer Champagne terroir specialties to taste on-site. The event is open to all, in a spirit of sharing and discovery.

Essoyes, Renoir's village in the heart of the vineyards

Essoyes, a village made famous by the Impressionist painter Pierre-Auguste Renoir, is located in the heart of the Côte des Bar, one of the major Champagne producing regions. The Foire aux Vins offers an opportunity to discover or rediscover this charming Champagne village and combine the pleasures of wine, art, and nature in a bucolic setting.