Cocktail in white

6th edition of the VineArt festival in Gascony — Château Arton.

"A cocktail party. An unexpected scene. A thousand reasons to raise a glass. As every year, Château Arton kicks off the VineArt Festival in Gascony on Friday, July 3, 2026, with theatre, live music and gastronomy — this time, with a few surprises in store."

Something has changed in Arton.

A new, freer, bolder energy is sweeping through the estate and reshaping our summer evening. Cocktail en Blanc 2026 promises to be a truly unique edition.

In the lavender garden, a unique scene unfolds, bathed in soft light and the scents of summer. Here, theater takes on a new dimension, guided by Éric Boschman, Belgium's best sommelier, a singular personality who transforms wine into storytelling and tasting into an experience. We listen as much as we savor. We laugh, we are amazed, we are swept away.

At the bar, exclusivity takes on a new dimension. Jérémy Lauilhé, Meilleur Ouvrier de France (Best Craftsman of France) in bartending, unveils a new creation born from his collaboration with Château Arton: a unique range designed to elevate the art of mixology. Around him, a new bar comes to life, entirely dedicated to this collection crafted for cocktails. An invitation to discover Armagnac in an unexpected light—elegant, precise, and resolutely contemporary.

On the plates, Guillaume and Perle Manchado of Jeux de Braise, a member of the Table du Gers association, create dishes with the same exacting standards. Their cuisine, subtle and sincere, celebrates the product, the place, and the season, in a perfect balance between generosity and finesse. Everything harmonizes naturally.

Then the night gently slips into something else. The orchestra's notes create a warm atmosphere, bodies relax, conversations flow. And as the sky deepens, Akart takes over. Electro and live percussion, controlled energy—a gradual build-up to a full, vibrant, and captivating party.

Time stands still.

Night falls.

And we stay.

Cocktail en Blanc 2026 is not something you can really describe. It's something you experience.

In white, of course!


PROGRAM

18:30 PM: Château Arton opens its doors to you

19:30pm: Theatre & tasting — Éric Boschman takes over the lavender garden with his play “Neither Gods Nor Masters but Red”

20:30pm: A meeting organized by Jérémy Lauilhé — to be discovered on site.

21:00 PM: In the cellars: "Unfiltered Armagnac!" or how to break down preconceived notions

21:30 p.m.: Cocktail reception with live music


Live orchestra


Menu created by chef Guillaume Manchado, Jeux de Braise des Tables du Gers


Cocktail bar by bartender Jérémy Lauilhé, Meilleur Ouvrier de France (Best Craftsman of France)

22:30 PM: DJ set by Akart — open-air dance party

PRICES

Entry (18:30 PM - 02:00 AM) | €75

Included: Theater & Wine Tasting, Estate Tour, Cocktail Dinner with 1 cocktail or 2 glasses of wine, Concert & DJ Set

Entry (22:30 PM - 02:00 AM) | €35

Included: Concert & DJ Set, 1 cocktail or 2 glasses of wine

Entry - Under 15s | €35

⚠️ Reservations required, limited places available