In 14 years, more than 61,000 wines have been tasted, judged and marked
15-16 March 2027
A constant increase in the number of samples presented demonstrates the confidence participants have in these distinctions. The competition has become well-known in France and abroad as a guarantee of quality.
The competition follows strict rules concerning its organisation, optimal storage conditions, wine classification based on numerous criteria (designation, vintage, grape varieties, etc.), blind tasting, verification of the tasters selected, a 100-point marking scale based on the OIV (International organisation of vine and wine) model, etc.
In addition, each year the Sommellerie Trophy is awarded to students who have chosen sommellerie as a specialty.
The Competition’s commitments
Jurors’ expertise
Communication on all fronts
Influential, committed partners
Famous honorary Presidents
Official validation and verifications
Communication tools
Professionals in the field guarantee conformity of the sample,
while enlightened amateurs represent consumer tastes.
Concours International de Lyon 2026 - Wine, Beer and Spirits
1 000 tasters from all over the world gathered at the Cité Internationale for the 17th Concours International de Lyon for Wines, Beers and Spirits on the 16th and 17th of March 2026. Under the watchful eye of the Commissioner General and the supervision of an independent inspector, more than 7,370 samples were judged by our professional tasters and connoisseurs. All samples were tasted in conformity with strict hygiene measures, competition regulations and our ISO9001 certification. At the end of the tasting, 68 trophies and around 2377 Gold and Silver medals were awarded to producers in all categories.
Testimonials
As a wine professional and oenologist for more than thirty years and a winemaker as well I focus mainly on the wine growers' work and know-how, steering consumers in their purchases, and above all sharing all the pleasure that a wine can bring. Being a taster at the Concours International de Lyon gives me an opportunity to select the ‘best’ wines, in terms of typicity and quality, so that consumers are never disappointed with a wine that carries the Competition’s medal.
Gerard ESTABLET
Vigneron, Oenologue
Hello! I would like to thank you for organising a cheese and dairy products competition. More wonderful discoveries! Thank you for maintaining this edition, and for meeting Covid-imposed standards. I was delighted to participate in this first edition. A new wind is blowing at the Lyon International Competition, bringing with it a new level of energy, and that is fantastic!
Marjorie VALLET
Amatrice Expérimentée
After winning the “Best Wine in the World” trophy at the Lyon International Competition for our Piano della Signora 2021 vintage, I was so thoroughly delighted and immensely proud that I immediately wanted to tell everyone about those who were involved in developing this vintage - the first with this grape variety!We focused our communication on social networks and sent out text messages to a wide audience. The impact has been very positive from all our customers and has boosted our visibility.This award also helped us position this brand new product from our Clos Lucciardi estate at the top of the range.
Clos Lucciardi
After winning the trophy for the world's best wine in 2025, the company implemented several communication initiatives to promote this award. Press releases were issued and an active presence on social media, particularly Instagram, helped us share visual content to showcase the award. The award was also promoted at stands and trade fairs. This acknowledgement was an additional asset to attractiveness and boosted the interest of some customers by reinforcing the image of quality of the already iconic vintages. It is difficult to measure the direct impact of this award on sales, given the already significant volumes we have achieved through various distribution channels, but overall, this trophy has cemented the estate's reputation and credibility.
J. García Carrión 1890