Wine, Culture & Celebration: The Bordeaux Wine Festival 2025

A Can’t-Miss Event for Wine Lovers!

19th Jun — 22nd Jun

+33 5 56 00 66 00
www.bordeaux-fete-le-vin.com/
Central Bordeaux, On the left bank of the Garonne, between the Pont de Pierre and Hangar 14.

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Bordeaux Wine Festival 2025

The Bordeaux Wine Festival (Bordeaux Fête le Vin) is a prestigious annual event celebrating the region’s rich winemaking heritage. Held along the scenic quays of the Garonne River, this festival attracts wine enthusiasts from around the world, offering a unique opportunity to explore the diverse wines of Bordeaux and its surrounding appellations in Nouvelle-Aquitaine. Visitors can meet local winemakers, taste a wide selection of regional wines, and immerse themselves in Bordeaux’s vibrant wine culture.

This year’s festival runs from June 19 to 22, transforming the Bordeaux riverfront into a sprawling open-air celebration of wine, food, and tradition.

Main events at the Bordeaux Wine Festival 2025

The Tasting Route

The “Wine Route” is central to the festival, featuring nine pavilions this year where attendees can sample the diverse wines of the region. Winegrowers and merchants offer tastings of white, red, rosé, clairet, and crémant wines, showcasing the region’s rich variety. This year’s pavilions include Médoc wines, White Bordeaux, The Côtes, Saint-Émilion – Pomerol – Fronsac, Nouvelle-Aquitaine wines, Rosés, Clairets and Crémants, Bordeaux and Bordeaux Supérieur reds, Graves – Sauternes, and Mouton Cadet.

The Gastronomic Village

The Gastronomic Village offers a delicious selection of local specialties to complement the wine tastings. Visitors can enjoy Gironde cheeses, Basque charcuterie, Landes duck, Corrèze ice cream, and Bordeaux’s famous cannelés. Food trucks will also serve fresh fish from Cap Ferret, locally sourced farm products, and Limousin meats.

The Tall Ships

The festival hosts impressive tall ships at the quayside every year, with visitors able to board and observe these historic ships at close quarters.

Photo Credit: Guillaume Bonnaud

The Drone Show

The spectacular drone show lights up the evening sky over the Garonne River. Past drone displays have used over 500 drones to create choreographed light performances celebrating Bordeaux wines and biodiversity. Admission to the festival ground is free, so everyone can enjoy the drone show. The 2025 displays takes place on June 20 and 21.

Watch the video on Instagram: Drone Show – Bordeaux Wine Festival

Preview Events (June 12–15, 2025)

In the days leading up to the festival, “Avant-Première” preview events will take place across Bordeaux. Partner restaurants and cultural venues host wine tastings, special menus, and live concerts, offering participants a little taster and a unique way to explore interesting places of the city.

Purchasing a Tasting Pass

To fully enjoy the Bordeaux Wine Festival, visitors need to purchase a Tasting Pass, which includes a tasting glass,a glass-holder case, and access to a workshop at the Bordeaux Wine School pavilion.

Tasting Pass Options:

Pass 10+ (€23 full price | €19 pre-sale)
Enjoy the full festival experience with the Pass 10+ ticket which include 10 tastings showcasing the wines of Bordeaux and Nouvelle-Aquitaine, plus a workshop at the Bordeaux Wine School pavilion.

Pass 4 (€14)
Perfect for those short on time, this pass includes 4 tastings—ideal for an after-work drink with friends or a quick lunchtime discovery.

After purchasing a pass, you’ll receive an Exchange Voucher by email, which you can redeem for your Tasting Pass, glass, and case at the festival.

Planning Your Visit (Things to know)

Festival Hours – Open daily from 11 AM to 11 PM.
Buy Tickets in Advance – Tickets go on sale a few months before the festival.
Age Restriction – Tasting Passes can only be purchased and used by visitors aged 18 and over.
Food & Beverage Policy – You can bring food, but alcoholic drinks and glass containers are not allowed on festival grounds.
Transportation – Due to the popularity of the festival, consider public transport or walking to avoid traffic congestion.
Payment Options – Cash and credit cards are accepted on-site.
Pet Policy – Dogs are not allowed at the festival.

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