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
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
I have participated in the Concours International de Lyon for many years. For me, what always comes to mind is the quality of the organisation and the rigorousness of the tasting. I think the medals awarded by this competition have real meaning. As a sommelier-wine merchant, the tasting is also an opportunity for me to discover new wines, broaden my knowledge and find new wines to add to my list.
Pierre GRENIER
Sommelier, Caviste - Metro
The Concours International de Lyon is very well-organised. This was the first time we participated in the competition and we were very pleasantly surprised. Congratulations!
Damián Díaz, Bodega Vento
I would like to congratulate you on the organisation of your competition. You are in fact the only ones who go to the trouble to remind us of approaching deadlines, who acknowledge receipt of samples and--having received a medal last year I am aware of the fact--provide very effective after-competition services. Thanks and bravo!
Sophie Meynaud, Château Franc Couplet