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Concours International du Gamay/International Gamay Competition – Lyon
Inter Beaujolais – the Beaujolais inter-professional body – decided to promote Gamay, the emblematic grape variety of its region, by organising the International Gamay competition. This competition is open to producers of Gamay wines from the world over.
Find out moreChallenge International des Vins (International Wine Challenge) – Bourg (Bordeaux)
Challenge International du Vin is the oldest of the big international competitions (formerly called Bourgreais-Blayais). It is also the biggest international wine competition that is organised in France. More than 5000 wines from 38 countries are tasted there over 2 days, every year.
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Concours des Grands Vins de France (Great wines of France competition) – Mâcon
Avery important element in the promotion of wines, Concours des Grands Vins de France has set itself up as a reference since its creation in 1954. It got into the Guinness Book of world Records in 1989, when it organised the biggest ever wine tasting in the world with 10520 different wines. 2010 was another record breaking year with 11048 wines entered. Its reliability and audience make this competition an essential constituent in the promotion of French wines throughout the world. very important element in the promotion of wines, Concours des Grands Vins de France has set itself up as a reference since its creation in 1954. It got into the Guinness Book of world Records in 1989, when it organised the biggest ever wine tasting in the world with 10520 different wines. 2010 was another record breaking year with 11048 wines entered. Its reliability and audience make this competition an essential constituent in the promotion of French wines throughout the world. Find out more
Concours Général Agricole (National French Agricultural Competition) – Paris
Since its creation in 1870, Concours Général Agricole has aimed to reward the best representatives of each category of food produce in France. This is only for agricultural produce or produce resulting from a primary transformation and only of food produce harvested in France. The competition is for artisan or industrial farm produce. It is organised by the state, making it impartial, and is held every year during the Salon International de l’Agriculture (International Agriculture fair). Find out more
50th anniversary of the INAO – Paris
In 1985, for the 50th anniversary of AOCs (Appellation d’Origine Contrôlée), the INAO (Institut national de l’origine et de l’Appellation – French national institute of origins and appellations) organised a wine competition by region with the winning wines being sold at auction. Our cuvée of Red Beaujolais 1984 was selected for its high quality. We were presented with the 50th anniversary commemorative medal that you can see in our tasting cellar. Find out more
Hachette wine guide – Paris
The Hachette Wine Guide is a wine guide book from the Hachette Livre group. It was published for the first time in 1985. It is one of the oldest wine buying guide books in France and is the best seller.
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Reflet des Pierres Dorées – Anse
This brand was created by the Pierres Dorées (golden stone) Tourist Office in 2003. Every year,”Reflet des Pierres Dorées” selects the produce of the vines that is the most representative of the quality of its terroir. Our estate has been selected every year since the first selection in 2003. Maryse Allarousse – first sommelier of France – and Jean Brouilly – starred chef of the region – were the sponsors in 2014. Find out more
Trophée Lyon Beaujolais Nouveau – Lyon
The jurors for the Lyon Beaujolais Nouveau Trophy gather four days before the well-known release of Beaujolais Nouveau. Around 100 experts have the task, also overseen by the French Oenologists’ Union, to taste and reward the best cuvées of nouveau wines. Find out more
Concours des Grands Vins du Beaujolais (great wines of Beaujolais competition)– Villefranche-sur-Saône
The Concours des Grands Vins du Beaujolais (formerly called Concours des 2 bouteilles ) is organised by Inter Beaujolais every year. 1600 wines are entered from the 12 Beaujolais appellations. Find out more