Within the French Pavilion the #BonjourProWein Forum zone hosts some 9 masterclasses, an opportunity to discover
French products & savoir-faire around current themes.
Thanks to a partnership with the prestigious Institute of Masters of Wine,
the #BonjourProWein Forum will feature renowned speakers.
Masterclasses will be free to attend on a first come first served basis
Discover the French Master Classe Area
11:30 am - 12:15 am
Kick-Off to VINOEURO 2026
Meet the 10 National Winemakers Teams!
An inspiring kick‑off session for VINOEURO 2026 – the European championship of winemaker national teams. This year, France joins the competition for the first time, alongside nine other countries. Meet all 10 teams, explore their shared passion for wine and football, and taste wines that reflect their team spirit and savoir‑faire. A unique moment where sport and culture come together.
12:45 pm - 1:30 pm
Pure freshness from Southern France with Christine Balais
Speaker: Christine Balais
Sunshine & freshness in the glass!
Join us on a journey through the Rhône Valley and the Mediterranean, across the higher-altitude vineyards of Languedoc and Roussillon, all the way to Gaillac in the Southwest. Top Sommeliere Christine Balais will guide this voyage of discovery, featuring lively, gently sparkling delights, a variety of white grape varieties and fresh, fruit-forward rosé wines — pure joie de vivre.
2:00 pm - 2:45 pm
New Bordeaux at a Glance
Speaker: Romana ECHENSPERGER
Bordeaux remains one of the world’s great wine benchmarks. Its Grand Vins and iconic red blends, built on the masterful combination of grape varieties, have long set global standards. Yet Bordeaux is far more diverse than its legends suggest. From fresh, approachable Clarets and elegant Crémants de Bordeaux to Bordeaux Blanc – one of the true classics in the Sauvignon Blanc universe – the region invites rediscovery in all its styles and expressions.
3:15 pm - 4:00 pm
Curly, Currywurst & friends! By Taste France
Speakers: Curly
An inspiring, flavour‑driven tasting session with Curly from the podcast Terroir & Adiletten, where French wines meet street‑food vibes. Taste France presents five creative pairing concepts, each accompanied by a matching tasting that makes exploring France fresh, playful and effortless.