Salon Vins Hors Normes

Salon Vins Hors Normes is a professional wine tasting event taking place in Montpellier, France, focusing on "wines outside the norm," which typically refers to natural, biodynamic, and organic wines. The event provides an opportunity for wine professionals to discover and taste a unique selection of wines from various producers.

Event Format

The salon is likely to feature:

• Wine tasting stations where professionals can sample various wines
• Opportunities to meet and discuss with winemakers
• Possible educational components or seminars about natural and biodynamic winemaking practices

Target Audience

The event is exclusively for wine industry professionals, including:

• Importers and distributors
• Sommeliers and restaurant owners
• Wine shop owners and buyers
• Wine journalists and critics

Organizer: Vins Hors Normes (VHN)

Vins Hors Normes is a distributor specializing in "living wines" (vins vivants), which typically refers to natural, organic, and biodynamic wines. They are known for:

• Promoting wines made with minimal intervention
• Working with winemakers who prioritize sustainable and natural winemaking practices
• Organizing tastings and events to showcase their portfolio

Additional Information

• The event is part of a series of tastings and activities organized by VHN throughout the year
• VHN also participates in other major wine events, such as Millésime Bio, which takes place earlier in the year (January 27-29, 2025) in Montpellier