2026 Advent calendar · 24 wines of France
24 wines from family-run or independent estates, chosen by our Best Sommelier of France, in vials for you to discover.
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The 2026 selection
We work with independent winemakers whose wines tell the story of a terroir as much as the skill behind them. One of them might just make your next favourite wine!
Six of them in the spotlight: winemakers who grow their own grapes and make their own wines.
Roussillon · Clos des Fées
A former sommelier turned winemaker, he founded Clos des Fées in Vingrau in 1998 with his wife Claudine. His Syrah grows on a schist slope at an altitude of 600 metres.
In the calendar: De battre mon cœur s’est arrêté · 2025
‘Dark fruit, liquorice and a hint of violet, carried by a freshness found only in high-altitude wines.’A word from the sommelier
Savoie · Domaine des Ardoisières
An agricultural engineer from Champagne, he has run this winery since 2010. It was founded in 1998 on the schist slopes of Cevins. Here, the vines are tended entirely by hand using biodynamic methods.
In the calendar: Silice Blanc · 2025
‘Citrus and green apple on the nose, with a lively palate driven by an almost chalky minerality.’A word from the sommelier
Burgundy · Domaine Lécheneaut
In 1985, the two brothers took over their father’s vines in Nuits-Saint-Georges. To this day, they make wine only from grapes grown on their own vines, without buying in any fruit.
In the calendar: Nuits-Saint-Georges · 2023
‘Fresh cherry and raspberry on the nose, a floral hint, fine tannins and the poise that marks out the great wines of Nuits-Saint-Georges.’A word from the sommelier
Beaujolais · Villié-Morgon
The family has been growing Gamay for four generations. A member of Beaujolais’s ‘Gang of Four’, Jean-Paul now makes his wines with his son Charly from vines up to 70 years old.
In the calendar: Morgon Old Vines · 2024
‘Red fruit, leather and a hint of spice. A rich Morgon that never loses its freshness.’A word from the sommelier
Loire · Domaine Michel Girard & Fils
In Verdigny, in the heart of Sancerre wine country, the winery has been passed down through the family for seven generations. Michel Girard now runs it with his sons, Philippe and Benoît.
In the calendar: White Sancerre · 2025
‘Citrus and white flowers on the nose, with a fresh, mineral palate that stays taut through to the finish.’A word from the sommelier
Cahors · Mas del Périé
In 2006, he took over the family vineyard in Trespoux, on the hills above Cahors, and began making wine from his grapes himself. The winery is now certified biodynamic.
In the calendar: Les Escures · 2025
‘Blackcurrant and blackberry on the nose, with a full-bodied, rounded palate but none of the heaviness sometimes associated with Cahors.’A word from the sommelier
The other wineries remain behind the doors: a surprise each evening from 1 to 24 December.
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The map
From the Loire to Roussillon, from Savoie to the South-West. A journey laid out like a real wine map: behind every door, a region, a terroir and a winemaker to discover.
2026 edition · Pre-order
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Why this calendar
For this fifth edition, we’ve gone back to basics: shining a light on our independent partner winemakers through a selection chosen by our Best Sommelier of France.
You’ll find prestigious names you probably already know, alongside lesser-known winemakers whose skill deserves to be discovered.
Our mission remains the same: celebrating producers’ centuries-old craft through unique tasting experiences.
Our commitment
Most of our partner wineries use organic or biodynamic methods, with respect for their land.
Every wine has been tasted and selected for its distinctive character and excellence.
We buy our wines directly from producers to ensure a fairer share of the value.
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A wonderful discovery
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A unique experience
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Frequently asked questions
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The calendar is designed to take you on a true tasting journey over 24 days. It contains:
Delivery is guaranteed before 15 November, well before you open the first door on 1 December. If your order contains other products, everything will be shipped together.
24 wineries across 10 regions, from the Loire to Roussillon and from Savoie to the South-West, most of them family-run. Six are featured on this page; the other 18 are waiting to be discovered behind the doors, one by one.
Our selection is the result of a rigorous process led by a panel of experts, including a Best Sommelier of France and a Best Craftsman of France. To earn a place in the calendar, each wine must meet three criteria:
Absolutely. The selection combines well-known names with lesser-known winemakers, giving seasoned wine lovers the chance to discover wines they’ve never tasted before. And with the journal and video masterclasses, beginners can learn to taste wine and develop their palate, one wine at a time.
Each vial contains 100 ml of wine, or 2 tasting glasses of 50 ml: the ideal amount in a professional INAO glass. You can share each wine with someone or enjoy it over two evenings.
Our partner uses technology that transfers the wine from bottle to vial without any contact with air, so your vials keep perfectly for years. You can enjoy the wines in your calendar at your own pace.
Our vials are sealed with aluminium screw caps. Numerous studies show that this technology preserves wine more effectively than cork: it guarantees no cork taint, consistent permeability and the ability to store the vials in any position.
Both calendars cost the same and follow the same format: 24 vials, 2 tasting glasses, a journal and a video masterclass. 24 Wines of France takes you through France’s wine regions to meet 24 French winemakers. 24 Wines of France and the World starts in France’s great terroirs before travelling to vineyards abroad.
2026 Advent calendar
24 wines from independent wineries, one each evening until Christmas.
Guaranteed delivery before 25 November
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