2024 Edition: 15th anniversary of the competition !
Published on
2024-03-27
Under the watchful eye of the Commissioner General and the supervision of an independent inspector, nearly 8,700 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, 69 trophies et 2660 Gold and Silver medals were awarded to producers in all categories.
The competition
The competition’s international scope was confirmed by the participation of 49 countries including France, Spain, Italy, Portugal, Germany, Moldova, South Africa, Turkey, Cambodia, Venezuela, Japan and Burkina Faso.
Wines
The wine competition confirmed its success with nearly 5,920 samples tasted. In all, our tasters awarded 1778 Gold and Silver medals. The best wines from each country and for each French designation were also awarded: 32 trophies.
The best wine in the competition, all countries combined, was the Château la Croix Chaigneau Prestige - AOP Lalande de Pomerol 2016 a red wine produced in France.
For more information: Dionysal - Château la Croix Chaigneau Prestige
Spirits
The number of spirits entries jumped by 24% compared to the previous year. The Rhum arrangé category stood out with 114 samples. 296 spirits were awarded Gold and Silver medals, and 21 trophies were awarded.
The best spirit of the competition from any country was Barrel Aged Gin : Aldo 52—Solera Reserve from Sempervivum Distillery, based in Croatia.
For more information: Sempervivum Distillery - Aldo 52 - Solera Reserve - Barrel Aged Gin
Beers
With 1,860 samples submitted, the beer competition has established itself as an unmissable showcase of the world's best beers. The Blond category stood out with 187 samples. A total of 582 Gold and Silver medals were awarded and 16 beers received a trophy. The best beer of the competition from all countries was the beer « Greed » from Birrificio Lambrate brewery, produced in Italy
For more information: Birrificio Lambrate srl - Greed
Sommelier Trophy
This year, the competition awarded a Sommelier Trophy to a duo of sommellerie students. A grant of 1,000 euros was awarded to Nathan Pauget and Mario Perez Alaize. The students wrote a complete report on Moldavian wines and their travel project, then explained the reasons for their choice in an oral presentation.
A reminder of the figures
A total of 6,000 wines, 1,900 beers and 900 spirits were tasted. 2,660 Gold and Silver medals and 69 trophies were awarded. 49 countries were represented.