The Challenge
International du Vin
It is one of the most renowned competitions in the world and is open to all wines and spirits made from grapes around the world (in bulk or bottled), regardless of the vintage.
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2 July 2025
SOUTHERN RHÔNE VALLEY WINES AWARDS CEREMONY
The 2025 edition of the Challenge International du Vin put the wines from the Southern Rhône Valley in the honour.
As such, 4 Special Prizes were awarded to producers from this region.
The Challenge International du Vin organised an awards ceremony on 25 June at the Vinothèque of Châteauneuf du Pape, attended by the Honorary President and ambassador for the competition for the region, Mrs Florence Corbalan, and all the 2025 winners from the Southern Rhône Valley.
18 March 2025
THE CHALLENGE INTERNATIONAL DU VIN, A COMPETITION WORTH ITS WEIGHT IN GOLD!
Want to know more on wine tasting competitions?
Listen to the interview of Mikaël Bruneteau, general commissioner and Mickaël Rouyer, external manager of the Challenge International du Vin.
10 October 2024
COUP DE CŒUR DES CHEFS 2024 LAUREATE
2nd Opus of the Coup de Cœur des Chefs event!
In 2023, the Challenge International du Vin sought to continue its mission of innovation by building a bridge between the world of competitions and that of high-end catering. Beyond simply awarding medals, it broadened the scope of its primary mission by affirming its role as an expert in tasting and talent scouting!
12 May 2023
Discover our 2023 award list !
The 47th edition of the International Challenge took place at the Palais de l’Atlantique in Bordeaux on April 21 & 22. Nearly 400 professionals and connoisseurs gathered to elect the winners among 2666 samples of wines and spirits from 24 different countries.
8 November 2021
CAROLINE FURSTOSS, PRESIDENT OF HONOUR OF THE 2022 EDITION AND THE ALSACE SPECIAL PRIZE
Caroline Furstoss, sommelier, will give us the pleasure of being the Honorary President of the 46th edition of the Challenge International du Vin!
Originally from Alsace, her presence will be all the more appreciated as the wines of this region will be honored throughout the competition.
15 July 2021
2021 EDITION ACHIEVED!
Successful 45th edition for the Challenge International du Vin! As in 2020, the red wines were tasted at the Bordeaux Congress Center on June 12, after a first part dedicated to all other types on May 18 and 19.
25 October 2020
CORKS DONATED TO AGIR CANCER GIRONDE
On 25 October, the C.D.V., which organises the Challenge International du Vin, had the great pleasure of handing over its annual cork collection to the Agir Cancer Gironde association, which works for cancer research.
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