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Saint Vincent’s day
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Vincent of Zaragoza, the patron saint of winegrowers, commemorated on 22nd January, was a 4th-century deacon and martyr.
Saint Vincent’s Day is one of the three major annual gatherings of our Commanderie. The location varies from year to year, either in the Medoc, in Graves, Sauternes or in Barsac, or even in Bordeaux, our regional capital.
The Saint Vincent’s Day celebration is always friendly and relaxed, bringing together the people who work all year round in the vineyards, wineries and other estate services, or for merchants or brokers.
The festivities start with Mass, celebrated by the Archbishop of Bordeaux, who is also the Grand Chaplain of the Commanderie, followed by an investiture ceremony, honouring a number of new Commandeurs d’Honneur. Between 600 and 1,000 guests then enjoy lunch, in a friendly, festive atmosphere, so conducive for memorable wine tastings!
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Sunday 14 January 2024
Saint Vincent's Day
Léognan
On Sunday 14 January 2024, the traditional Saint-Vincent day in the Bordeaux vineyards, organised by the Commanderie du Bontemps, was held in Léognan in the Graves region.
After a celebration of the Eucharist, during which the new wine was blessed by Monseigneur Le Vert and Abbé Gouze, and a procession in full regalia through the streets of the town, a number of VIPs had the chance to be inducted, followed by a festive lunch.
On Sunday, the Commanderie du Bontemps welcomed into its ranks an ambassador, members of the military, winegrowers and wine professionals – a total of 25 new inductees.
In addition to the wines on the menu – Château de France 2021, Château La Lagune 2014, Château de Fieuzal 2008, Château Phélan Ségur 2006 and Clos Haut Peyraguey 2016 – guests were able to discover or rediscover a mystery wine: Château Gloria 2011.
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Sunday 15 January 2023
Saint Vincent's Day
Saint-Etienne Church in Saint-Estèphe
Back in pictures on the Saint-Vincent’s day !
This weekend, the patron saint of winegrowers was honored during the Saint-Vincent celebration at the church of Saint-Estèphe. This day gathers the women and men who work throughout the year in the vineyards, in the cellars and vats, in the different departments of the estates, the merchant houses and the brokerage offices.
We would like to thank the more than 600 people who attended this day of sharing, conviviality and celebration, which took place in a festive atmosphere that rivaled the greatest tastings!
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Monday 7 March 2022
Saint Vincent's day
Saint-Rémi Bacalan Church in Bordeaux
The Commanderie du Bontemps is very attached to its annual celebration of Saint-Vincent. This year, it took place on Monday 7 March in the Church of Saint Rémi de Bacalan, an opportunity for the Commanders to bless the new wine!
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Saint Vincent's day
Saint-Rémi Bacalan Church in Bordeaux
The Archbishop of Bordeaux, Monseigneur Jean-Paul James, and Father Francis Aylies honoured us by officiating at this service, which is so important for us all in the wine profession.
The Commanderie was able to keep the Saint Vincent tradition alive, celebrating in this way, the winegrowers’ Patron Saint.
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Saint Vincent's day
Saint-Estèphe
Many domains and Châteaux were gathered on Sunday, January 13th, 2019 to celebrate Saint-Vincent in a friendly and sharing atmosphere. We inducted 19 personalities.
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Saint Vincent's day
Léognan
The Commanderie du Bontemps celebrated Sunday, January 14th, 2018 Saint Vincent in Léognan. Near of 650 people, cellar masters, wine workers, staff from châteaux and trading houses came to feast the patron saint of wine-growers. 21 personalities have been elevated to the rank of Commander of Honor.
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Saint Vincent's day
Saint-Estèphe
More than 700 people celebrated saint Vincent on Sunday, January 15th, 2017 to saint Estèphe. The Grand Aumonier of the Commandery Monseigneur Jean-Pierre Ricard, Cardinal, Archbishop of Bordeaux celebrated the mass in the Church of Saint-Estèphe. And 9 personalities have been elevated to the rank of Commander of Honor.
Saint Vincent's day
Bordeaux
The Commanderie du Bontemps celebrated Saint Vincent in Bordeaux Sunday, January 17. Near of 650 people, cellar masters, wine workers, staff from châteaux and trading houses came to feast the patron saint of wine-growers.
Saint Vincent's day
Léognan
The Commanderie’s year began with the Saint-Vincent on Sunday 18 January 2015 in Léognan. 600 people were gathered around our Commandeur.
Saint Vincent's day
Hangar 14
Saint Vincent du Bontemps was held on January 13, 2013 at Hangar 14 in Bordeaux.
Saint Vincent's Day
Bordeaux
Saint Vincent is celebrated on 22 January in the wine regions. But in the Bordeaux region, the winegrowers were a little ahead of the game.
Saint Vincent's Day
Bordeaux
The Commanderie du Bontemps du Médoc et des Graves, de Sauternes et Barsac celebrated Saint Vincent’s Day, the Patron Saint of Winegrowers, on Sunday 16th January in Bordeaux.
The Commanderie du Bontemps celebrated Saint Vincent’s Day a little early in Bordeaux on Sunday 16th January. The Commandeurs assembled in their full regalia in front of City Hall.
With drums and trumpets, the procession marched to Saint-André Cathedral, where Mass was offered by Monseigneur Ricard, Cardinal and Archbishop of the diocese of Bordeaux and Grand Almoner of the Commanderie. The new wine was then blessed.
This year was special in that the Grand Territorial Masters of the Bordeaux Commanderies abroad responded to the invitation of Commanderie du Bontemps by travelling from the U.S., Canada, China, Russia, Switzerland, Belgium, Germany, Spain, Austria and U.K.
After the service, guests, cellarmasters, vineyard and winery workers, and employees of chateaux and merchants businesses gathered to celebrate the winegrowers’ Patron Saint and share their passion for wine, united by their love of their terroirs and their history. Nearly 650 guests from the Medoc, Graves, Sauternes and Barsac appellation took part in a giant tasting preceded by the traditional inductions.