Concours des Grands Vins de France in Mâcon, 17 April 2027

The Concours des Grands Vins de France à Mâcon ranks among France's longest-standing wine events. Launched in 1954, it brings producers, tasters and wine lovers to this Burgundy town each spring for a single day of rigorous assessment of samples sent from across the country. The competition takes place at the Parc des Expositions in Mâcon, combining expert jury work with a clear goal of sharing wine culture with visiting guests. The 17 April 2027 edition runs as a one-day event open to trade visitors and to any member of the public keen to discover the award-winning wines. The atmosphere blends the seriousness of the judging panels with the convivial spirit the organisers — the Comité des Salons et Concours de Mâcon, also behind other local food and wine fairs — are known for. Travellers heading to this wine-growing corner of Burgundy will find the venue at 198 avenue Pierre Bérégovoy, easily reached from both Mâcon-ville and Mâcon-Loché TGV stations, and via the A6, A40 and RCEA roads. Staying near the Parc des Expositions puts the historic centre of Mâcon and the cellars of the Mâconnais within a short drive.