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Announcing the 2024 Medal Winners of the Air Liquide Concours des Vins du Victoria | The French-Victorian Wine Show
FACCI is delighted to announce the winners of the 2024 Air Liquide Concours des Vins du Victoria.
MELBOURNE (VIC), OCTOBER 8, 2024 – The French-Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (FACCI) is delighted to announce the winners of the 2024 Concours des Vins du Victoria proudly sponsored by Air Liquide, celebrating the excellence of Victorian winemaking. After a seven-year hiatus, the competition returned across four categories: Aromatic Whites, Chardonnay, Shiraz, and Pinot Noir, judged by a panel of experts from the French-Australian wine community.
The panel included Loic Le Calvez, Senior Winemaker at Chandon Australia (Co-Chair); Christian Maier, Operation and Beverage Manager at University House; (Co-Chair); Alexandre Rougeot, Founder and Director of Clos Cachet; Camm Whiteoak, Sommelier at RACV City Club; Sophie Carbonneau, Senior Buyer at Bibendum Wine Co.; Adeline Zimmerman, Export Manager Pacific Area for Barton & Guestier at Castel Wines; and Gilles Lapalus, Wine Consultant at Lapalus.
The rating system followed the Robert Parker 100-point scale, with gold medals awarded to wines scoring 95 or above, silver for scores between 90 and 94.5, and bronze for those between 85 and 89.5. This year, 68 medals were awarded, a testament to the quality of Victorian winemaking.
WINNING WINES ANNOUNCED
Aromatic Whites
- Vinoque 2023 Riesling, De Bortoli Wines
- Kerri Greens 2023 ‘Citrea’ Riesling
Chardonnay
- Oakdene 2023 Single Vineyard Liz’s Chardonnay
- Santolin 2022 Gladysdale Chardonnay
Shiraz
- Dinny Goonan Single Vineyard 2022 Shiraz
- Balgownie 2022 Shiraz
Pinot Noir
- Oakdene 2023 Single Vineyard Peta’s Pinot Noir
- Stumpy Gully Vineyard 2023 Pinot Noir
All the medal-winning wines are listed below.
NEXT STEP FOR THE TOP 8 WINES: THE PRESTIGIOUS GALA DINNER
The winning wines will now move on to the next stage of the Awards. They will be presented and paired with a four-course dinner curated by Philippe Mouchel, one of the most acclaimed French chefs, at our Gala Dinner on the 7th of November 2024 at RACV City Club Melbourne.
Interviewed by SBS France, Loic le Calvez, Co-Chair of Judges and Senior Winemaker at Chandon Australia, said:
“The best wine of the competition will gain considerable prestige. The winner of the competition will be honoured at the FACCI Gala, an event attended by key figures from the Australian and French business communities. Being represented at this prestigious table is a source of pride for producers.”
The evening will also see the announcement of the “Wine of the Year” chosen by our panel and the “Public Choice Trophy,” where attendees vote for their favourite wine of the evening. It promises to be an unforgettable night celebrating the best of Victorian winemaking. Tickets on sale here.
LIST OF ALL MEDAL-WINNING WINES, BY WINERY, IN ALPHABETICAL ORDER
GOLD
Balgownie Estate 2022 Shiraz
Barwon Ridge 2023 Chardonnay
BlackJack 2022 Block 6 Shiraz
Clyde Park 2023 Single Block B2 Pinot Noir
PHI 2022 Chardonnay, De Bortoli
Vinoque 2023 Riesling, De Bortoli
Dinny Goonan Single Vineyard 2022 Shiraz
Kerri Greens 2023 'Citrea' Riesling
Oakdene 2023 Single Vineyard Liz's Chardonnay
Oakdene 2023 Single Vineyard Peta's Pinot Noir
Santolin 2022 Gladysdale Chardonnay
Stumpy Gully Vineyard 2023 Pinot Noir
SILVER
Blue Pyrenees Estate 2023 White Field Blend Viognier, Roussanne, Marsanne
Cannibal Creek 2023 Reserve Pinot Noir
EASTERN PEAKE 2022 TWO MILE HILL Chardonnay
EASTERN PEAKE 2022 INTRINSIC Chardonnay
EASTERN PEAKE 2022 WALSH BLOCK Pinot Noir
St Ethels 1878 Vines 2022 Shiraz, Grampians Estate
Jamsheed Wines 2022 Yellingbo Syrah
Kerri Greens 2023 Hickson Chardonnay
Killiecrankie 2022 Shiraz
LATTA 2023 BAD REPUTATION Viognier
Oakdene 2022 Single Vineyard William Shiraz
Scotchmans Hill 2022 Shiraz
Sedgley & Sons Mornington Peninsula 2022 Pinot Noir
Sentio Captains Creek Single Vineyard 2023 Chardonnay
Stumpy Gully Vineyard 2023 Pinot Grigio
Weathercraft 2022 Estate Chardonnay
BRONZE
Betelgeuse 2022 Shiraz, Argyle Forest Estate
AWB Wines 2023 Photo V Shiraz
Barwon Ridge 2023 Shiraz
Jane Eyre Mornington Pinot Noir 2023, Bentley Wine Co.
Bianchet Vineyard 2022 Chardonnay
Bianchet Vineyard 2022 Shiraz
Blue Pyrenees Estate 2023 Cellar Door Series Viognier
Blue Pyrenees Estate 2022 Winemakers Reserve Chardonnay
Clyde Park 2023 Estate Pinot Gris
Clyde Park 2023 Single Block C Chardonnay
Clyde Park 2022 Single Block E Shiraz
Clyde Park 2023 Single Block D Pinot Noir
Clyde Park 2023 Single Block F "College" Pinot Noir
De Bortoli 2022 A8 Syrah
Mitchell Harris 2022 Shiraz
DOMAINE DEFIALY 2023 "Candlebark Hill" Chardonnay
DOMAINE DEFIALY 2023 "Candlebark Hill" Pinot Noir
Domaine Tournon 2022 Shay's Flat Vineyard Block A3 Shiraz
Domaine Tournon 2022 Lady's Lane Vineyard Shiraz
EASTERN PEAKE 2022 GRIFFINS ROAD Chardonnay
EASTERN PEAKE 2022 GRIFFINS ROAD Pinot Noir
EASTERN PEAKE 2022 COGHILLS CREEK Pinot Noir
Streeton Reserve Shiraz 2022 Shiraz, Grampians Estate
Hochkirch 2022 maximus Pinot Noir
Kerri Greens 2022 Effet-Mer Syrah
LATTA 2023 Landsborough Riesling
Lome 2022 Syrah
Lyons Will 2023 FARRAWELL Pinot Noir
Lyons Will Estate 2023 Chardonnay
Lyons Will Négotiant Series 2022 Syrah
Santolin 2022 Gladysdale Pinot Noir
Santolin Cosa Nostra 2023 Pinot Grigio
Scotchmans Hill 2022 Chardonnay
Scotchmans Hill 2023 Pinot Noir
Sentio Beechworth 2023 Shiraz
Sentio Lusatia Park Single Vineyard 2023 Chardonnay
Silver Spoon Estate 2023 Cambrian White Viognier
SOUMAH 2023 Equilibrio Viognier
SOUMAH 2022 Hexham Vineyard Shiraz
SOUMAH 2023 Equilibrio Pinot Noir
The event is supported by our Naming Rights Sponsor Air Liquide; our Silver Sponsor Altios Australia; our Event Sponsors FINNAirSea Logistics, Global Victoria, Fromager d'Affinois and M. Chapoutier; and our Media Partner SBS.
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