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Vinexpo Bordeaux: Trip Planning Guide

Bordeaux, France

June
When
€80–€150
Entry
6 days
Suggested trip
Bordeaux-Mérignac
Nearest airport

Going to Vinexpo Bordeaux?

One of the world's largest international wine and spirits trade fairs, held at the Bordeaux Exhibition Centre. Industry professionals gather for business meetings, tastings, and trend showcases from producers across 30+ countries. A biennial event that alternates with Bordeaux Fête le Vin.

Your trip blueprint

1
Arrive a day early
Settle in and visit a local producer before the crowds arrive — fly into Bordeaux-Mérignac Airport (BOD).
2
Festival (3 days)
Three days in June, biennial (odd years). Best for trade-professionals and collectors.
3
Extend into the region (2 days)
Bordeaux has 525 mapped wineries — add 2 days to explore at your own pace.
Insider tip

Trade professionals should book meetings with distributors 6 weeks prior; for serious collectors without credentials, register as a sommelier or wine educator to gain access to the final public day when producers showcase their finest reserves. The auction house previews happen off-site—check with your hotel for invitations to private château tastings during the fair.

About Bordeaux

Bordeaux is the undisputed capital of fine wine, producing some of the planet's most collectible bottles. Split by the Gironde estuary into Left Bank (Médoc, Graves) and Right Bank (Saint-Émilion, Pomerol), the region offers wildly different terroirs and styles.

Read the full Bordeaux wine region guide →

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Festival info: www.vinexposium.com