The world’s largest exhibition for organic wines, ciders, beers and spirits is due to take place in Montpellier, southern France, from 26-28 January 2026. Exhibitors from across the globe will present both existing ranges and new releases. Read on to find out more.
Some events are in a league of their own and Millésime BIO is undoubtedly one of them. At the start of every year, Montpellier transforms into the global capital of organically-farmed wines, ciders, beers and spirits. From the moment the doors to the exhibition centre open, it is clear that this is no ordinary business event – people come to Millésime BIO to buy and sell wine, but also for countless other reasons.
The initial impression is one of vibrancy. With exhibitors travelling from around the world, nearly 12,000 products on display and more than 10,000 trade visitors over the three-day event, Millésime BIO ranks high on the exhibition leaderboard while retaining the friendly, approachable atmosphere that has become its hallmark. That’s because it is hosted by winegrowers who genuinely engage with others. There are no glittering stands or flashy frills here – each exhibitor has the same space and furniture.
Attendance is eclectic, ranging from young Occitan winegrowers and German biodynamic pioneers to Japanese master sake brewers and Piedmont distillers. Yet there is one common thread – all participants value the principles of organic farming, including the rejection of synthetic inputs whose impact on biodiversity, water quality and soil life are well documented. Millésime BIO is a celebration of life.
New format, same identity
Millésime BIO is an exhibition with a mission and its purpose is to serve the interests of exhibitors and trade buyers by providing several new features that aim to better showcase the product range and ensure smoother visitor flow. For the first time, exhibitors from a single country or major wine region will be grouped in the same hall, streamlining visits for buyers. Within each hall, however, exhibitors from different origins will continue to be mixed, preserving the exhibition’s ‘melting pot’ spirit and allowing visitors to discover unfamiliar producers. Exhibitor diversity also protects business confidentiality which is not the case when exhibitors from the same region are grouped in the same aisles or areas.
Two major areas will be entirely dedicated to product styles that are currently popular with trade buyers, from sommeliers and wine merchants to importers and wholesalers. The first is the new No Low & Bio area, featuring debut releases of organically-certified dealcoholised wines recognised last February by the European Commission, alongside an extensive range of alcohol-free and low-alcohol alternatives. The second area is earmarked for biodynamic products, boosted in 2026 by attendance from Demeter-certified producers, building on the success of the first Biodyvin area in 2025 which will also return in 2026.
Millésime BIO takes place on 26 – 28 January at Montpellier Exhibition Centre (France). To register visit www.millesime-bio.com
