October 2026 : The Program

By Thierry Pedros

Published on February 23, 2026 at 3:25 pm

The World Tasting Championship will take place in Châteauneuf-du-Pape and the city of Avignon on the 16th and 17th of October 2026

Saturday October 16

2 pm : welcome and registration at Maison Ogier in Châteauneuf-du-Pape, wine tasting

4 pm to 6 pm : masterclasses

7 pm : opening cocktail dinner in the Châteauneuf-du-Pape castle, wine tasting

8 am : World Tasting Championship competition in the Palace of the Popes

12:30 pm : group photo and lunch, wine tasting

2 pm : visit of the Palace of the Popes

4 pm : free time

7:30 pm : gala dinner in the Palace of the Popes