2026 Advent Calendar · 24 French wines
24 wines from independent, family-run estates, selected by our Best Sommelier of France and presented in tasting vials so you can discover them all.
Delivered before 25 November, duties included
The 2026 selection
We work with independent winemakers whose wines tell the story of a terroir as much as a craft. One of them may well 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 hillside, 600 metres above sea level.
In the calendar: De battre mon cœur s'est arrêté · 2025
“Black fruit, liquorice and a hint of violet, lifted by a freshness that only high-altitude wines have.”Sommelier's note
Savoie · Domaine des Ardoisières
An agronomist from Champagne, he has run this estate since 2010. Founded in 1998 on the schist slopes of Cevins, it is farmed biodynamically, with every vine worked by hand.
In the calendar: Silice Blanc · 2025
“Citrus and green apple on the nose, a lively palate carried by an almost chalky minerality.”Sommelier's note
Burgundy · Domaine Lécheneaut
In 1985, the two brothers took over their father's vines in Nuits-Saint-Georges. To this day, they only make wine from grapes grown on their own vines, never from bought-in fruit.
In the calendar: Nuits-Saint-Georges · 2023
“Fresh cherry and raspberry on the nose, a floral touch, fine tannins and the poise you recognise in great Nuits.”Sommelier's note
Beaujolais · Villié-Morgon
The family has been making Gamay for four generations. One of Beaujolais' famous “Gang of Four”, Jean-Paul now makes his wines with his son Charly, from vines up to 70 years old.
In the calendar: Morgon Vieilles Vignes · 2024
“Red fruit, leather and a touch of spice. A dense Morgon that never loses its freshness.”Sommelier's note
Loire · Domaine Michel Girard & Fils
In Verdigny, in the heart of Sancerre country, the estate has been handed down through the family for seven generations. Michel Girard now runs it with his sons, Philippe and Benoît.
In the calendar: Sancerre blanc · 2025
“Citrus and white flowers on the nose, a fresh, mineral palate that stays taut right through to the finish.”Sommelier's note
Cahors · Mas del Périé
In 2006, he took over the family farm in Trespoux, high above Cahors, and started making wine from his own grapes. The estate is now certified biodynamic.
In the calendar: Les Escures · 2025
“Blackcurrant and blackberry on the nose, a fleshy, rounded palate, without the heaviness Cahors is sometimes known for.”Sommelier's note
The other estates stay hidden behind the doors: a new surprise every evening, from 1 to 24 December.
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The map
From the Loire to Roussillon, from Savoie to the South-West. A route designed like a real wine map: behind every door, a region, a terroir and a winemaker to discover.
2026 edition
Delivered before 25 November, duties included
Why this calendar
For this 5th edition, we went back to basics: shining a light on our independent partner winemakers, through a selection signed by our Best Sommelier of France.
You'll find names you probably already know for their prestige, and others, less famous, whose craft deserves to be discovered.
Our mission remains the same: to showcase the age-old craft of winemakers through unique tasting experiences.
Our commitment
Most of our partner estates farm organically or biodynamically, with real respect for their land.
Every wine was tasted and chosen for its character and excellence.
We buy our wines directly from the producers, so the value is shared more fairly.
Customer reviews
4.6/5 · over 40,000 happy customers
A superb discovery
I received this wonderful gift, which has introduced me to some really beautiful, really good wines that are off the beaten track. It's fascinating to broaden your horizons with lesser-known winemakers who are also doing remarkable work.
A unique experience
An excellent idea for discovering new terroirs and little-known grape varieties. These tastings make you want to go and meet these artists of wine all over France!
A lovely experience
A fun way to explore grape varieties and wine regions. An original, convivial gift to treat yourself or to share tastings with family or friends.
Frequently asked questions
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The calendar is designed to give you a true tasting experience over 24 days. It contains:
Your calendar is delivered before 25 November, duties included, well ahead of opening the first door on 1 December. If your order contains other products, everything is shipped together.
24 estates 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 behind the doors, to be discovered one by one.
Our selection is the result of rigorous work by a panel of experts, including a Best Sommelier of France and a Meilleur Ouvrier de France. To make it into this calendar, every wine has to meet three criteria:
Absolutely. The selection mixes well-known names with lesser-known winemakers, so seasoned wine lovers discover wines they have never tasted before. And thanks to the notebook and the video masterclasses, beginners learn to taste and train their palate, wine after wine.
Each vial holds 100 ml of wine, i.e. two 50 ml tasting measures: the ideal amount for a professional INAO tasting glass. You can share each wine between two, or enjoy it over two evenings.
Our partner uses a technology that transfers the wine from bottle to vial with no 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 an aluminium screw cap. Many studies show this closure preserves wine better than cork: no risk of cork taint, consistent porosity, and the vials can be stored in any position.
Both calendars are the same price and work the same way: 24 vials, 2 tasting glasses, a notebook and a video masterclass. 24 Wines from France tours France's wine regions, meeting 24 French winemakers. 24 Wines from France & Around the World starts with France's great terroirs and then travels on to vineyards abroad.
2026 Advent Calendar
24 wines from independent estates, one every evening until Christmas Eve.
Delivered before 25 November, duties included
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