CITADELLES DU VIN,

A DOUBLY ACCREDITED WORLD WINE TASTING COMPETITION!

PATRONIZED BY OIV

AND MEMBER OF VINOFED

Citadelles du Vin has been sponsored by the Organisation Internationale de la Vigne et du Vin – OIV – since its creation in 2000, and has been a member of the Fédération des grands concours internationaux vins et spiritueux – VINOFED – since 2014. It is the first French competition to join this prestigious federation, which also has observer status with the OIV.

Citadelles du Vin is governed by precise organisational rules, and each time it is held, a representative of both organisations is present to ensure that the competition complies with the rules.

Participating producers are assured of the seriousness of the competition, giving their prize(s) a very special value.

 

FOR EACH EDITION,

THE WHOLE WORLD OF WINE IN A SINGLE PLACE

IN THE HEART OF THE BORDEAUX VINEYARDS !

 

Governed by the rules of the OIV, the Citadelles du Vin juries are made up entirely of professionals from the wine world, 1/3 French and 2/3 foreign.
As a result, the wines and spirits in competition are submitted to the expert palates of seasoned tasters.

A GREAT RECOGNITION FOR THE LAUREATES!

 

THE AWARDS

Citadelles du Vin awards  GRAND GOLD, GOLD and SILVER medals.


SPECIAL PRIZES are also granted. Here are the 2024 categories:

  • Wine of CONTINENTAL SOUTH ITALY (region in the honour this year) by Sommeliers International magazine,
    official partner of the International Sommelier Association (ASI) and of the French Sommelier Union (UDSF).
  • Varietal wine SOUTHERN HEMISPHERE CABERNET SAUVIGNON by KEDGE WINE SCHOOL,
    an international reference for the training of future managers in the wine and spirits sector.
  • Varietal wine WORLD CHARDONNAY by the DUAD’S Club,                                                                                              association of the DUAD alumni, international diploma of the Institute of Vine and Wine – University of Bordeaux – ISVV.
  • Wine MERLOT OF BORDEAUX by the Association of Bordeaux Œnologists,                                                                global network of œnologists graduating from the Institute of Vine and Wine – University of Bordeaux – ISVV.
  • Vin ayant obtenu la MEILLEURE NOTE VIN SEC TRANQUILLE DU CONCOURS par VINOFED,                                the World Federation of Major International Wine and Spirits competitions.
  • Wine or spirits with the BEST RATE AMONG GRAND GOLD or GOLD MEDALS IN EACH COMPETING COUNTRY  with a minimum of 20 challenging wines each.

NEW!

THE CITADELLES DU VIN LAUREATES ENJOY DOUBLE VISIBILITY ON WINE SEARCHER

•  The competition is referenced in its own name on their platform (via the Critics & Awards/See all Awards tab) with direct access to the list of awarders.

•  In addition, thanks to a partnership with Vinofed, special access (via the Featured Awards) is available to the Citadelles du Vin, with the awarders’ list displayed directly under the competition presentation.

 

WINE SEARCHER is the world’s largest wine search engine, offering a recognised and unrivalled price comparison tool!

Competition organised by
the C.D.V. Association (Concours Des Vins)

 

The C.D.V. (Concours Des Vins) was created in 1976 in a bid to promote foreign wines both in France and abroad through the organisation of wine and spirits competitions.It was the forerunner of the Challenge International du Vin, which first took place in 1977. With its decades of experience, Concours Des Vins aims to promote the work of wine producers around the world. This is a way for producers to measure their position against the competition. By winning a medal, it also provides consumers with a purchasing benchmark.
Through its competition, the C.D.V. aims to bridge the gap between producers and consumers.