Printemps des Châteaux (all the Médoc AOCs) > April 4th & 5th
Along the “château route” from Bordeaux to the Pointe de Grave, in ultra-modern cellars and the most traditional properties, the Médoc opens its doors to the public and presents its wines, its gastronomy, and everything for which the region is renowned.

Information : +33 (0)5 56 59 03 08 – www.pauillac-medoc.com

La Tournée des cuviers (Listrac) >  April 11th
Festive footrace through the vatrooms and barrel cellars of the appellation’s châteaux.

Information : www.tourneedescuviers.com

Quai des Vins (Le Verdon) > May 1st, 2nd and 3rd
Pleasure craft and wine exhibition. Presentation of new and used boats, and tasting of the area’s finest products: wines from the Médoc and beyond, regional gastronomic specialties (charcuterie, oysters, cannelés, etc.).

Information : www.port-medoc.com

Lamb and Wine Festival > May 17th
This year the traditional lamb festival is joined by the participation of Médoc’s wines. (Flocks of spring lamb passing through the town, mass, parade, inductions, lamb feast, shearing, and sheep dog displays; also, wine tasting, regional gastronomic market, etc.)

Information : Wine and Tourism Center of Pauillac : +33 (0)5 56 59 03 08 – www.pauillac-medoc.com

Week-end des grands amateurs > May 16th and 17th
The Grands Crus offer grand amateurs the opportunity to taste wines in the manner usually reserved for professionals and the press. May 16th & 17th at Hangar 14 in Bordeaux from 9:00 to 6:30.

Information : www.wga-ugcb.com

 “Médocaine” for Mountain Bikes (in Margaux and its surroundings) > May 30th
Festive mountain bike race through the Margaux vineyards.

Information : www.medocainevtt.com

Tasting with the Winemakers > every Thursday in July and August
An opportunity to meet around 20 Médoc winemakers and have a free tasting of their wines. From 4:00 to 7:00 at the Wine and Tourism Center of Pauillac.

Information : +33 (0)5 56 59 03 08 – www.pauillac-medoc.com

Friday Music at the Abbey in Vertheuil
"Vaults and Voices": concerts showcasing songs and singers—a high point in the Médoc cultural calendar.

Information : +33 (0)5 56 73 30 10

Les Estivales de Musiques in the heart of the Médoc > from July 2nd to 16th
The winners of major international classical music competitions perform in the prestigious settings of some of the Médoc’s finest properties: Lafite Rothschild, Talbot, Loudenne, Ormes de Pez, Branaire Ducru, La Winery, La Lagune. Seven opportunities to enjoy music, wines, and the Médoc.

Information : www.estivales-musique-medoc.com

Sarment Festival (St Yzans) > 1st weekend in July :
A day filled with activities: walks through the vineyards and along the river, mountain bike rally, wagon parade, garage sale, aperitif with the Brotherhood of the Sarment, dinner show and evening dance.

Information : +33 (0)5 56 09 05 06

Lesparre Wine Festival (Lesparre) > August 7th, 8th & 9th

Information : +33 (0)5 56 41 21 96

Reggae Sun Ska (Cissac) > August 1st & 2nd
Festival of African and Caribbean music.

Information : www.reggaesunska.com

Music and Wine (Pauillac) > August 8th
A free jazz concert and wine tasting in the gardens of the Wine and Tourism Center of Pauillac starting at 6:00. Food served on site (grilled steak).
A magical moment for lovers of good jazz and great wine. An open-air concert on the banks of the estuary, with wines served by the Médoc’s winemakers. The Gironde Livestock Breeders will be present to prepare and serve grilled steaks.
1st part of the evening: the group Mangy Dem Taf Taf.
2nd part of the evening: “The Gardens of Jazz” with the Alain Coyral Quartet (presenting a repertoire of their creations highlighting explorations in modern jazz based on often surprising rhythms and improvisations that range from traditional to “free party”).
Part of the “Gironde Summer Festival” program.

Information : +33 (0)5 56 59 03 08 – www.pauillac-medoc.com

Médoc Marathon (in Pauillac and its surroundings)> September 12th
8,500 runners, many in costume, cover a 42,195 km course which takes them through the vineyards of more than 50 châteaux and numerous tasting stands.

Information : www.marathondumedoc.com

National Heritage Day
 The major sites in the Médoc open their doors to the public. Information available in the various Tourism Offices.

Les gueilles de Bonde (Macau)
 Street performances throughout the village.

Information : +33 (0)5 57 88 60 95

Gironde Summer Festival
From June to September, more than 100 artistic events (music, theater, dance, cinema, etc.) open to all.
Information available in the various Tourism Offices and at www.sndt.cg33.fr

Scheduled events at La Winery
Information : www.lawinery.fr