Viticultural Excellence Without Borders

The 2026 edition of the Citadelles du Vin International Wine Competition took place on June 13, 2026, in Bourg-sur-Gironde, near Bordeaux. Renowned for its independence, rigor, and excellence, the competition has been organized by the Concours des Vins association since 2000 and is officially recognized by the International Organisation of Vine and Wine (OIV).

This year's event brought together 45 professional wine judges from 19 countries, who evaluated 369 wines from 16 wine-producing nations. A total of 108 medals were awarded, including 8 Grand Gold, 82 Gold, and 18 Silver medals, along with 12 Special Awards.

Portugal achieved outstanding success, winning 4 of the 12 Special Awards, while exceptional wines from Brazil, Spain, France, Italy, North Macedonia, Mexico, Peru, and other countries also received top honors. The results highlight the diversity and quality of wine production worldwide and reinforce the competition's commitment to recognizing excellence across all wine categories.

As a member of VINOFED, the World Federation of Major International Wine and Spirits Competitions, Citadelles du Vin offers winners enhanced international visibility through the Wine-Searcher platform.

Key Figures
45 professional wine tasters (oenologists, sommeliers, buyers, critics, and wine journalists)
369 wines from 16 countries
108 medals: 8 Grand Gold, 82 Gold, 18 Silver
12 Special Awards

Participants from Europe, Latin America, France, and other wine-producing regions around the world.

All results : https://www.citadellesduvin.com/palmares/resultats/