The 51st Challenge International du Vin at the Citadelle de Bourg: wines and spirits judged blind by mixed panels of trade and consumers.
The Challenge International du Vin is a wine and spirits competition organised since 1976 by the C.D.V. Association (Concours Des Vins) in Bourg, Gironde. Its 51st edition is judged on 9 and 10 April 2027 at the Citadelle de Bourg, with results announced on 15 April 2027.
The 2026 edition, the 50th, gathered 1,477 samples of wines and spirits from 22 countries, tasted by nearly 248 professionals and knowledgeable amateurs, and awarded 479 medals and 10 special prizes.
Mixed judging panels: each panel of four combines a technician, a producer, a distributor and an informed consumer.
Gold and Silver medals: awarded to the best wines, with promotion tools for the laureates.
Special prizes: 10 special prizes were awarded in 2026.
Controlled competition: compliance checks approved by the DREETS Nouvelle-Aquitaine.
Wines and spirits from France and abroad, entered by producers. The 2026 edition received 1,477 samples from 22 countries; the 2027 results will be published by the organiser on 15 April 2027.
Dates: 9-10 April 2027 (judging); results on 15 April 2027
Venue: Citadelle de Bourg, Bourg (Gironde)
Entry: producers register their samples online, from 1 December 2026 to 9 March 2027 according to the official site; samples to be received by 16 March 2027; 2027 entry fees not yet published - How to register →
Organiser: C.D.V. Association, 217 Avenue Léo Lagrange, 33710 Bourg
Contact: +33 (0)5 57 68 25 66, info@challengeduvin.com
