Wine Paris 2026

Chardonnay is Australia’s most planted white grape variety, and around 3.8 million glasses of Aussie Chardonnay are enjoyed overseas every day. Learn about the evolution of this classic yet diverse variety, which arrived in Australia back in the 1830s. 40 years ago, everything was big: expense accounts, shoulder pads and Chardonnay. Australian Chardonnay was renowned for being rich, oaky, full of flavour and ripe fruit. But a lot has changed since then. With varying winemaking techniques and cool climate sites, there’s now a new wave of Australian Chardonnay. Taste the wines that put Australia in the spotlight and discover exciting new wines that are coming out of the country today. The line-up features Chardonnay from Adelaide Hills, Yarra Valley, Margaret River, Mornington Peninsula and Hunter Valley. Uncover regional and stylistic differences, the influence of climate, terroir and the winemaker, and find out why Australian Chardonnay is enjoying a resurgence.

Australia is home to some of the world’s most revered and enduring wines, known for their remarkable character, sense of place, and unbeatable value. These are the wines that have shaped our industry, captivated wine lists globally, and driven commercial success. Join us for an exclusive masterclass with two of Australia’s Masters of Wine. We’ll be showcasing single vineyards wines from Shaw + Smith in Adelaide Hills, MMAD Vineyard in McLaren Vale and Tolpuddle Vineyard in Tasmania. Learn about Australia’s diverse and exciting terroirs across four vineyards in three regions, hear from the producers, and taste the wines that power Australia’s reputation on the world stage.

With some of the most ancient soils and oldest vines on the planet, and contemporary, innovative winemakers, Australia is full of contrasts and surprises. From Assyrtiko in Riverland to Sangiovese in McLaren Vale, find out why alternative varieties are a growing movement in the Australian wine scene. Alternative varieties make up around 3 per cent of Australia’s vineyard area – a small but exciting percentage. Without laws restricting what can be planted and where, Australia has become a hotbed of innovation and experimentation. These alternative varieties play an important role in many regions, where they complement the classics and keep things fresh.

Get to know what’s ‘alternative’ and which varieties are thriving in Australia, and discover pioneering wineries pushing boundaries and creating new styles.

Meet Victor De Bortoli, third generation member of the family behind the renowned Noble One, and taste current and old vintages of this Australian icon. Created at the family winery in 1982, Noble One shot from relative obscurity to become one of the most celebrated wines in history. This luscious, sweet wine is the benchmark of Australian Botrytis Semillon winemaking. Explore the key region of Australia in which botrytis cinerea thrives and learn about the harvesting, winemaking and cellaring practices behind these wines. In addition to Noble One, the masterclass will also feature other examples of the style and the unique Black Noble, a fortified version of Botrytis Semillon.