February 28 - March 3, 2027, discover 1,000 independent winemakers at Strasbourg Exhibition Center, the European wine reference.
From February 19 to 22, 2027, the Salon des Vignerons Indépendants celebrates its 34th Strasbourg edition at the Exhibition Centre. Over 500 winemakers directly from all French wine regions present their productions in a unique format: direct sales, free tastings, thematic workshops and terroir discovery. An essential meeting point for building a quality cellar or deepening knowledge of French appellations.
Salon des Vignerons Indépendants 2027: Essentials
Dates: February 19-22, 2027
Hours: 10am-7pm (Thursday-Sunday)
Venue: Strasbourg Exhibition Centre
Winemakers present: Over 500 independent winemakers
Regions represented: All major French wine regions
Format: Direct estate sales, free tastings, oenological workshops
Created in 1993, the Salon des Vignerons Indépendants has established itself as the annual meeting point for wine enthusiasts directly from estates. The Strasbourg edition attracts over 20,000 visitors each year over four days, coming to discover confidential productions, meet winemakers, and build their cellar at estate prices (without intermediaries).
A Unique Format: Direct from the Winemaker
The founding principle of the Salon — and what distinguishes it from other wine events — lies in the physical presence of the winemaker at their booth. Each estate present is represented by its owner or a member of the winemaking family, creating direct exchange about cultivation methods, vinification choices, available vintages.
Advantages of Direct Purchase
- Estate prices — cellar departure prices, without distribution margin or intermediary
- Personalized advice — the winemaker guides you according to your tastes, dishes, budget
- Exclusive discovery — access to confidential cuvées, small productions not distributed in classic circuits
- Total traceability — precise knowledge of the parcel, grape variety, cultivation methods (organic, biodynamic, conventional)
- Organized delivery — Geodis service offered at the salon for home delivery of large purchases
All French Wine Regions Represented
The Salon des Vignerons Indépendants Strasbourg brings together all major French production regions:
- Alsace — Riesling, Gewurztraminer, Pinot Gris, Crémant d'Alsace
- Bordeaux — Médoc, Saint-Émilion, Pomerol, Pessac-Léognan, Sauternes
- Burgundy — Côte de Nuits, Côte de Beaune, Chablis, Mâconnais
- Champagne — grower-producers, small houses
- Rhône Valley — Côte-Rôtie, Hermitage, Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Gigondas
- Loire — Sancerre, Pouilly-Fumé, Chinon, Vouvray, Muscadet
- Languedoc-Roussillon — Corbières, Minervois, Pic Saint-Loup, Collioure
- Southwest — Cahors, Madiran, Jurançon, Bergerac
- Provence — Bandol, Cassis, Côtes-de-Provence
- Savoie, Jura, Beaujolais — mountain appellations and Beaujolais crus
This diversity allows in four days to traverse the entire French vineyard without leaving Strasbourg.
Free Tasting Workshops
The Salon offers throughout the four days thematic workshops led by professional oenologists and sommeliers:
- Tasting initiation — identifying aromas, understanding wine structure, oenological vocabulary
- Food and wine pairings — how to associate wines and dishes according to complementarity or contrast principles
- Regional focus — in-depth discovery of an appellation (terroir, grape varieties, vinification styles)
- Organic and biodynamic wines — understanding certifications, identifying taste differences
- Building your cellar — which wines to buy, in what proportions, for what aging duration
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Practical Salon Services
Trolley Rental
Trolleys are available for rent at the salon entrance (deposit) to facilitate transport of your purchases through the aisles. Plan for a trolley if you anticipate purchases of several cases.
Geodis Home Delivery
A home delivery service is offered in partnership with Geodis. You purchase at the booths, the carrier centralizes your cases and delivers them to your home in the days following the salon. This service is particularly appreciated by visitors who came by public transport or live far from Strasbourg.
Complementary Regional Products
The salon also hosts producers of cheeses, charcuterie and regional products, allowing to build in parallel a gastronomic assortment to accompany the wines.
AC PRIVATE: Private Tasting and Cellar Building
For enthusiasts wishing to deepen their discovery beyond the public salon, AC PRIVATE coordinates bespoke oenological experiences in Alsace and major French wine regions.
Our oenological services:
- Private Salon visit — accompaniment by professional sommelier to identify estates and cuvées matching your tastes and cellar objectives
- Private estate tastings — organization of visits to Alsatian properties (see our Strasbourg and Colmar articles) and major French regions, with winemaker meeting, vineyard and cellar tour, commented tasting
- Cellar building consulting — definition of guiding line (regions, appellations, styles), wine selection, balance between aging wines and ready-to-drink wines, budget management
- Rare cuvée sourcing — access to confidential productions, prestige cuvées, old vintages via our network of estates and merchants
- Logistics management — group purchase, transport, temporary storage if needed, advice on conservation conditions
- International vineyard visits — organization of oenological stays in Tuscany, Rioja, Douro, Napa Valley, Mendoza with prestige estate visits and private tastings
AC PRIVATE also intervenes for bespoke wine cellar design (climatization advice, rack selection, organization by region or vintage), and connection with sommelier-consultants for continuous management of your collection.
Private Tasting and Cellar Building
Accompanied Salon visit, private estate tastings, cellar building consulting, rare cuvée sourcing: AC PRIVATE coordinates your oenological discovery in Alsace and major wine regions.
Bespoke RequestFrequently Asked Questions About Salon des Vignerons Indépendants Strasbourg
What are the dates of Salon des Vignerons Indépendants Strasbourg 2027?
The Salon takes place from February 19 to 22, 2027 (Thursday-Sunday) at Strasbourg Exhibition Centre, from 10am to 7pm each day. This is the 34th edition of the salon in its Strasbourg version.
How many winemakers are present at the Salon?
Over 500 independent winemakers participate in the 2027 edition, representing all major French wine regions: Alsace, Bordeaux, Burgundy, Champagne, Rhône Valley, Loire, Languedoc-Roussillon, Southwest, Provence, Savoie, Jura and Beaujolais.
What is an independent winemaker?
An independent winemaker cultivates their vines, vinifies their production and markets their wines under their own name. They master the entire chain, from parcel to bottle. At the Salon, each estate is represented by the winemaker themselves or a family member, guaranteeing direct exchange and personalized advice.
Are tastings free?
Yes. Salon access includes the possibility to taste freely at all booths. Winemakers generally offer 3 to 6 cuvées from their range for tasting. Thematic workshops led by oenologists are also free (same-day registration, limited seats).
What are the advantages of buying at the Salon?
Wines are sold at estate prices (cellar departure price without intermediary), you benefit from personalized advice from the winemaker, you discover confidential cuvées not distributed in classic circuits, and you have total traceability (parcel, grape variety, cultivation methods). A Geodis home delivery service is offered for large purchases.
How does AC PRIVATE accompany wine enthusiasts?
AC PRIVATE coordinates private Salon visits with professional sommelier, organizes private tastings in Alsatian estates and major French regions, provides cellar building consulting (selection, aging/ready-to-drink balance, budget), ensures rare cuvée sourcing via its estate network, and manages complete logistics (purchase, transport, storage).
Does AC PRIVATE organize oenological stays beyond Alsace?
Yes. AC PRIVATE coordinates oenological stays in major international wine regions: Tuscany, Rioja, Douro, Napa Valley, Mendoza, with prestige estate visits, private tastings, winemaker meetings, and terroir discovery. These stays include accommodation, travel, and gastronomic dining.
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