The Portes Ouvertes in the Médoc are usually the first major event of the year in terms of "open doors" at wineries. In 2025, it is scheduled for the weekend of April 5 and 6. And here's a link to the event's...
Open days in Bordeaux
The best way to get to know the wines of Bordeaux is to go there. Nothing is better than a personal experience!
Below is a list of events organized by winemakers from the Bordeaux area. Czech version
Most of them are Portes Ouvertes, or "open doors" of the appellations. On any given day, you can stop by the participating wineries and taste their wine (for free). You usually have the opportunity to tour the Chateau accompanied by the owner or a staff member. Many of them also have an accompanying program that includes food, an exhibition or a walk through the vineyards.
The most important ones are (dates are approximate):
Médoc ... the first weekend in April
Lalande de Pomerol ... third weekend in April (the weekend before En Primeur week)
Saint-Emilion ... first weekend in May
Côtes de Bourg ... second weekend in May
Cadillac Côtes de Bordeaux ... beginning of June
Pessac-Léognan (summer) ... mid-June
Crus Artisans du Médoc ... end of July
Castillon Côtes de Bordeaux ... first half of September
Graves ... mid-October
Fronsac ... second half of October
Sauternes and Barsac ... first half of November
Pomerol ... second half of November
Pessac-Léognan (winter) ... early December
Médoc
Saint-Émilion
Portes Ouvertes are usually held in St.Émilion and the surrounding area in April/May. If the 1st of May falls on a Monday, the weekend event is extended by that day. In 2024, the Portes Ouvertes of Saint-Emili...
Pessac-Léognan
The Portes Ouvertes in the Pessac-Léognan appellation are held twice a year. The first ones are in summer and are usually held on the second weekend in June. In 2024, they were held on 15 and 16 June. ...
Graves
Portes Ouvertes en Graves are usually held on a weekend in mid-October. In 2022 it was the 15th and 16th. Below are detailed maps including a list of wineries participating in the event. The complete printed m...
Blaye
On Saturday April 13 and Sunday April 14, 2024, the winegrowers of Blaye Côtes de Bordeaux invite you to the 28th edition Printemps des Vins de Blaye! For a sunny weekend, you will meet in the heart of t...
Lalande de Pomerol
A small appellation, you might say, in the shadow of its prestigious neighbour Pomerol... But Lalande de Pomerol is definitely worth a visit. There are about 160 Châteaux here, which have the ideal terroir for ...
Côtes de Bourg
The Châteaux of the Côtes-de-Bourg welcome you for tastings and cellar tours. A team of young, dynamic winemakers is giving the appellation a boost. Some of them are offering events: art exhibitions, musical en...
Cadillac Côtes de Bordeaux
The Cadillac Côtes de Bordeaux open days, in the original "Journées Portes Ouvertes en Cadillac Côtes de Bordeaux", are usually held at the end of May and the beginning of June. In 2022, it was the 4th and 5th ...
Entre-deux-Mers
"ENTRE-DEUX-MERS CELEBRATES ITS WINES" Saturday 10 June 2023 This is the 1st year of this festival. Organised by the Syndicat Viticole de l'Entre-deux-Mers and its Maison des Vins on Saturday 10 June from 10a...
Sauternes
A true village feast, the highlight of which is the tasting of this charming sweet wine... Would you like to come? Then come and enjoy a beautiful June day, with your family or friends. You can get away from it...
Sainte-Foy Côtes de Bordeaux
The open doors of the Sainte-Foy winemakers took place on the last Sunday in July. A list of participating Chateaux is pictured below: ...
Castillon Côtes de Bordeaux
Open Days or Portes Ouvertes in the Castillon Côtes de Bordeaux appellation are usually held on the first weekend in September. In 2023, it was Saturday 2 and Sunday 3 September. On Saturda...
Graves de Vayres
The "Portes Ouvertes" are usually held in Graves de Vayres on the second Sunday in October. In 2023 it will be the 8th of October. ...
Margaux saveurs
A favourite event for all Margaux lovers.In 2023 it takes place from Thursday to Sunday 19 - 22 October. Click here for a higher resolution of the programme leaflet. The website of the event is here:&...
Fronsac
Fronsac and Canon Fronsac announce their Portes Ouvertes for the second half of October. For 2023, it will be held on Saturday, October 21 and Sunday, October 22 from 10am to 6pm. Below is material from the la...
Sauternes and Barsac
In November, two appellations famous for producing sweet white wines - Sauternes and Barsac - will hold Open Days. For a detailed map and list of participating Chateaux, click here. &...