Paulée de Printemps de Meursault is one of the wine festivals that anchors the Burgundy calendar, drawing both local visitors and international wine travellers each year. It is held at Meursault in 21190, in the heart of one of France's most distinctive wine areas. The 2026 event marks the 37th edition of the festival, reflecting its consistent place in the regional calendar.
Spring edition of the famous Paulée de Meursault tradition. Around 500 guests gather for a gala dinner honouring a leading chef each year — the 2026 edition honours chef Paul Marcon (Bocuse d'Or 2025). The autumn Paulée de Meursault proper takes place the Monday after Hospices de Beaune as part of Les Trois Glorieuses. French wine festivals typically combine producer tastings with food pairings, music, and a strong sense of place. Visitors can expect access to wines from a range of producers in the appellation, alongside food stalls offering regional specialities, masterclasses or vineyard walks for those who want to learn more, and an opportunity to buy direct from the cellar at producer prices. The event is organised by Association pour la Promotion de Meursault (APPM), which sets the tone and direction of the programme each year.
Burgundy's reputation rests on single-variety Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, parcelled across some of the most fragmented and prestigious climats in the wine world. The Cote d'Or vineyard landscape has been UNESCO-listed since 2015. Burgundy's festival year runs around two long-standing rituals: the Saint-Vincent Tournante in late January, which rotates between villages, and the Trois Glorieuses in mid-November, anchored by the Hospices de Beaune wine auction. Around these, the Paulees, Saint-Vincents and Grands Jours de Bourgogne form a dense calendar that draws professionals and enthusiasts to Beaune, Chablis and the Cote Chalonnaise in equal measure.
The 2026 edition is scheduled for 14 March 2026. Cost details: Paid (gala dinner, by invitation/ticket). Full programme, ticketing and updated information are published on the official site at https://www.meursault.fr/. Visitors are advised to check directly with the organiser for the latest schedule, as French festival programmes are sometimes updated close to the event date.
Burgundy is reached via Dijon (with TGV from Paris in 90 minutes) or Lyon, with Beaune serving as the natural base for any wine festival visit. The Hospices de Beaune building, the Cite Internationale de la Gastronomie et du Vin, and the surrounding Cote d'Or vineyard walks all sit within easy reach. Burgundian gastronomy — boeuf bourguignon, coq au vin, escargots, jambon persille, gougeres — is closely tied to the wines, and the region's food markets in Beaune and Dijon are part of the experience.
