Burgundy’s autumn calendar reserves the fourth weekend of October for tastings and local ceremonies. In 2026 Chablis hosts the event on 24 and 25 October, combining the millésime baptism with public tastings and regional showcases.
Short history of the Chablis wine festival
The festival dates back to 1949 and marks an important local tradition. It takes place on the fourth weekend of October and preserves ceremonial elements such as the baptême of the new millésime and the inductions performed by the Piliers Chablisiens. The 2026 program is listed as the 78th edition on the official site.
Dates and event format for 2026
The 2026 edition runs 24 to 25 October in Chablis. Activities combine the formal baptism of the new vintage with tastings across appellation levels, stands presenting local gastronomy and family-friendly animations. The schedule blends public festivities with opportunities to meet producers.
Exhibitor profile and activities
Around forty Maisons and Domaines from Chablis and the Grand Auxerrois take part as exhibitors. Presentations typically include multiple vintages and appellation levels, which supports comparative tastings and direct product evaluation. The program highlights the millésime baptism ceremony, street parades by the Piliers Chablisiens and musical fanfares.
Key figures for 2026
- Exhibitors: 40
- Edition: 78th
- Dates: 24 to 25 October 2026
These figures frame the event as a concentrated opportunity to access producers from the Chablis area.
How to prepare B2B prospecting in Chablis
Target your approach to the profiles present. Prioritize meetings with distributors, sommeliers and restaurateurs focused on white Burgundies. Prepare concise tasting sheets that include sensory notes, available vintages and terms of sale. Schedule short on-site meetings and offer digital technical sheets that can be reviewed after the fair.
During tastings use a three-question routine with each producer: range offered, vintage availability and purchasing conditions for your market. For deeper commercial talks ask for visits to the estate when possible, since many participants are local producers open to direct negotiation.
Closing note and official link
Fête des Vins et Baptème du Millésime Chablis 2026 remains a concentrated moment to assess Chablis portfolios and to initiate commercial contacts with regional producers. For program details and the exhibitor list consult the official site at http://www.chablis.fr/decouvrez/des-traditions-bourguignonnes/la-fete-des-vins/la-fete-des-vins,1242,6986.html
