CONFRERIE DE ST ROMAIN EN BORDELAIS ET PAYS LIBOURNAIS

Founded on 7 May 1994 on the initiative of Yvon Jousson, who passed away in March 2026, and a group of fine wine enthusiasts, the Confrérie de Saint Romain en Bordelais had as its primary mission to organise the village’s annual Wine and Cheese Fair (first weekend in May) and to promote its winegrowers.

After a few years and several events at various wine fairs, and thanks to a few dedicated volunteers, the Brotherhood found its place, first in the canton, then throughout France. The Brotherhood then decided to establish its firstst Magistral Chapter of Saint Romain (the Saturday closest to Saint Romain’s Day, in late February). Eleven brotherhoods attended this first gathering on February 27, 1999… 77 in 2004… 84 in 2005… 132 in 2010, and currently around sixty.

The Brotherhood is growing steadily in France and now in Belgium, Spain, Portugal, and Italy, celebrating the excellence of Bordeaux, Bordeaux Supérieur, and other wines from the Libourne region.

We are twinned with the Spanish wine brotherhoods of La Rioja, Ribera del Duero, and Los Viños de Rías Baixas.

Based on an idea by Gilbert Mitterrand, Mayor of Libourne, during the 6th Magistral Chapter in 2003 at the Maison de Pays of the Canton of Fronsac, the Confrérie de Saint Romain en Bordelais officially became:

BROTHERHOOD OF SAINT ROMAIN IN BORDEAUX AND THE LIBOURNE REGION

The Brotherhood is listed as part of France’s Universal Cultural Heritage, is a member of the Federation of Brotherhoods of the Regions of France, and the International Federation of Wine Brotherhoods (alongside the Jurade de Saint-Émilion).

Mission: Thanks to tireless work on the ground and meetings with numerous wine and gastronomic societies, our Brotherhood has become one of the leading representatives of wines from the Bordeaux and Bordeaux Supérieur appellations, Saint-Romain, the Libournais, and the Bordeaux region. While there are very few winemakers among the Brotherhood’s ranks, all the Dignitaries are great connoisseurs of fine wines, their history, and their legends; all are committed to defending and celebrating the finest Bordeaux wines.

Project: Organizing our 27th Master Chapter in Saint-Romain-la-Virvée on Saturday, February 27, 2027; participating in the Vinifra Wine Fair Vinifra, if it takes place, or at events organized by the town of Saint-Romain-la-Virvée, or at Christmas markets or summer night markets, hosting activities at senior care facilities, organizing a bingo game or a yard sale, etc.