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Sommellerie Trophy for 2024: Congratulations to the winners!
Sommellerie Trophy for 2024: Congratulations to the winners!

Published on 2024-03-23

On Saturday 23rd March, during the Concours International de Lyon, the Sommellerie Trophy for 2024 was presented to award-winners Nathan Pauget and Mario Perez Alaize, students with a ‘sommellerie’ focus.The group put together an entire dossier on wines of Valui Tran (Moldova) and the trip they...

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The Concours International de Lyon is back for two days of tasting!
The Concours International de Lyon is back for two days of tasting!

Published on 2024-01-09

Lyon, the capital of the senses and taste, provides a prestigious setting for the selection of the world’s best wines, beers, and spirits. The popularity of the event has never waned, with 10,275 samples all categories included from 48 countries tasted in 2023.
The 15th edition will take place...

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The Concours International de Lyon for Cheese and Dairy Products is happy to announce the award-winners for 2024!
The Concours International de Lyon for Cheese and Dairy Products is happy to announce the award-winners for 2024!

Published on 2023-11-30

The last edition of the Concours International de Lyon of Cheese and Dairy Products took place on November 24th, 2023!
The competition, hold at the Cité internationale, Lyon, gathered more than 400 tasters and was supervised by an independent inspector. Josiane Déal, Meilleur Ouvrier de France...

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Joseph Viola, Meilleur Ouvrier de France 2004, preside over this 15th edition !
Joseph Viola, Meilleur Ouvrier de France 2004, preside over this 15th edition !

Published on 2023-10-23

“Meilleur Ouvrier de France” is Chef Joseph Viola’s title. He heads up three of Lyon's bouchons (typical local restaurants), Daniel & Denise.
He honours the flavours of legendary French dishes with finesse, elegance and generosity in a laid-back atmosphere. Pâté en croûte with duck foie gras and...

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Cheese & Dairy Products: the Concours International de Lyon is back!
Cheese & Dairy Products: the Concours International de Lyon is back!

Published on 2023-09-11

The third edition of the Concours International de Lyon for Cheese and Dairy Products was held at the end of November 2022. The competition was such a success that the experiment is being repeated this year!
This fourth edition will take place on Friday, November 24th, 2023, at the Cité...

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Josiane Déal, Meilleur Ouvrier de France Fromager 2004, is the Honorary President of the 2024 edition!
Josiane Déal, Meilleur Ouvrier de France Fromager 2004, is the Honorary President of the 2024 edition!

Published on 2023-08-01

Josiane Déal was initially an antique book restorer. She then met her husband Christian, who was already working in the dairy industry, which inspired her to move into cheesemaking. This turned out to be a successful career move and, after years of honing her craft, Josiane was awarded the title...

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2023 Edition: record participation of spirits!
2023 Edition: record participation of spirits!

Published on 2023-04-05

1,200 tasters from all over the world gathered at the Cité Internationale for the 14th Concours International de Lyon for Wines, Beers and Spirits on the 24th and 25th of March 2023. Spirits, in particular, have been drawn to the new edition: their registrations have exploded.
Under the...

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Sommellerie Trophy for 2023: Congratulations to the winners!
Sommellerie Trophy for 2023: Congratulations to the winners!

Published on 2023-03-30

On Saturday 25th March, during the Concours International de Lyon, the Sommellerie Trophy for 2023 was presented to award-winners Cassandra Caquineau, Liam Braconnier & Anthony Victoire, students with a ‘sommellerie’ focus.
The group put together an entire dossier on the Pico Island designation...

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The Concours International de Lyon is back for two days of tasting!
The Concours International de Lyon is back for two days of tasting!

Published on 2023-01-02

Lyon, the capital of the senses and taste, provides a prestigious setting for the selection of the world’s best wines, beers, and spirits. The popularity of the event has never waned, with 10,588 samples all categories included from 51 countries tasted in 2022.
The 14th edition will take place...

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The Concours International de Lyon for Cheese and Dairy Products is happy to announce the award-winners for 2023!
The Concours International de Lyon for Cheese and Dairy Products is happy to announce the award-winners for 2023!

Published on 2022-12-07

The last edition of the Concours International de Lyon of Cheese and Dairy Products took place on November 25th, 2022!
The competition, hold at the Cité internationale, Lyon, gathered almost 300 tasters and was supervised by an independent inspector. François Robin, Un des Meilleurs Ouvriers de...

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