Hugues Laborde in Vietnam

A Wine Tour with Glouglou Wines Across Hanoi, Saigon and Da Nang

At the end of January, Glouglou Wines welcomed Hugues Laborde in Vietnam for a special tour dedicated to introducing his wines to sommeliers, chefs and wine lovers across the country.

Over the course of a few days, the Bordeaux winemaker traveled from Hanoi to Saigon and Da Nang, sharing his wines through professional tastings, wine dinners and intimate gatherings with the Vietnamese wine community.

It was an opportunity not only to taste the wines, but also to hear directly from the winemaker about the philosophy behind his work.

Hanoi – Meeting the Wine Professionals

The tour began in Hanoi on January 26 with a professional tasting organized together with Vin Hoi.

This event brought together sommeliers, wine buyers and hospitality professionals from the capital to discover Hugues Laborde’s wines and discuss the evolution of Bordeaux today.

The following day, January 27, the program continued with a lunch tasting hosted with Nomura Unisson, creating another opportunity to present the wines in a more intimate setting and exchange ideas with partners from the industry.

Saigon – Wine Dinner and Trade Tasting

The tour then moved to Ho Chi Minh City.

On January 28, a wine dinner was hosted at Pickles, where guests enjoyed a special menu paired with Hugues Laborde’s wines. The evening allowed diners to experience the wines at the table, in the context they are truly meant for.

The next day, January 29, professionals gathered again for a dedicated tasting at Tales by Chapter, one of Saigon’s most exciting wine focused venues.

This tasting offered sommeliers and buyers a deeper look into the wines and the different cuvées produced by Hugues Laborde.

Da Nang – Two Final Celebrations

The final part of the tour took place in Da Nang, where the wines are already well loved among local wine enthusiasts.

On January 31, a wine dinner was held at Westwood, bringing together guests for an evening of food, wine and conversation with the winemaker.

The tour concluded on February 1 with the Brunch Vigneron at Gụ Wine Bistro, a relaxed gathering where guests enjoyed the wines alongside brunch dishes in a lively and convivial atmosphere.

Wine Dinner in Westwood Da Nang was a big success!

Sharing Bordeaux with Vietnam

Throughout the tour, the wines of Hugues Laborde were presented across a wide range of formats: professional tastings, wine dinners and casual moments around the table.

For Glouglou Wines, these encounters are essential.

They allow professionals and wine lovers in Vietnam to connect directly with the people behind the bottles, understand the philosophy of the wineries we work with, and experience the wines in their natural setting: at the table.

Looking Ahead

The visit of Hugues Laborde marks another step in the mission of Glouglou Wines: bringing authentic producers to Vietnam and creating meaningful encounters between winemakers and the local wine community.

We thank all our partners in Hanoi, Saigon and Da Nang who helped make this tour possible.

More events, tastings and wine dinners will follow soon.