Edition 2026

GDM 2026 in Argelès-sur-Mer (Roussillon): a return to the origins of the great Mediterranean competition

GDM 2026 in Argelès-sur-Mer (Roussillon): a return to the origins of the great Mediterranean competition

After conquering Manhattan, seducing Paris, and bringing together the world of Grenache once again in Aragon, Grenaches du Monde is preparing for 2026 a shift as symbolic as it is eagerly awaited: its grand return to Roussillon. This return is not a mere nod to the past, but the natural continuation of a competition that, over the years, has steadily strengthened its status as an unmissable event dedicated to the Grenache grape variety and its terroirs around the world.

The 2026 edition will take place from May 10 to May 13 in the heart of the Community of Municipalities Albères – Côte Vermeille – Illibéris, with the Maison de la Mer in Argelès-sur-Mer as its main venue. This modern space, open to the Mediterranean and fully committed to an exemplary environmental policy, perfectly embodies the spirit of the edition: a subtle balance between territorial roots, innovation, and responsibility. It is here, between the sea and the mountains, that professional tastings, producer meetings, exchanges among international experts, and the key moments that shape the life of the competition will take place.

Grenaches du Monde 2026 invites the wine world to celebrate Grenache in all its glory in Roussillon, a land of character and great expressions of the grape variety.

Returning to Roussillon also means reconnecting with a living heritage: the winegrowing landscapes that shape the territory, the diversity of terroirs that give form to the many expressions of Grenache wines, and the thriving wine tourism dynamic. It is a reminder that Grenache is a grape variety synonymous with conviviality, but also one of the strongest symbols of viticultural resilience in the face of the climatic challenges confronting the Mediterranean.

The choice of the territory Albères – Côte Vermeille – Illibéris, together with the celebration of the 90th anniversary of AOP Maury, will provide a unique setting — intimate yet open to the world — to honour this grape variety in all its depth.

“Returning to Roussillon means reconnecting with the living roots of Grenache. It is here that this grape variety found its personality, its strength, and its style. Hosting the 2026 edition in this land that accompanied our early steps is both a tribute to our origins and a sign of the future: that of a resilient, modern, and profoundly universal grape variety.”
— Fabrice Rieu, President of Grenaches du Monde

In 2026, Grenaches du Monde returns to its essence: a territory, a history, and a collective energy. For one edition, Roussillon will once again be the epicentre of the Grenache planet.

GDM 2026 in Argelès-sur-Mer (Roussillon): a return to the origins of the great Mediterranean competition