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Announcing the 2025 Medal Winners of the Air Liquide Concours des Vins du Victoria | The French-Victorian Wine Show
Discover the winning wines of the 2025 Air Liquide Concours des Vins du Victoria.
MELBOURNE (VIC), 8 OCTOBER 2025 – The French-Australian Chamber of Commerce & Industry (FACCI) is delighted to unveil the medal winners of the 2025 Air Liquide Concours des Vins du Victoria. This competition celebrates the excellence, diversity and craftsmanship of Victorian winemaking through an international lens.
The Concours returned this year with 81 entries from 26 wineries, competing across four categories: Aromatic Whites, Chardonnay, Shiraz and Pinot Noir. A panel of highly regarded wine experts from France, Australia and other grand wine nations evaluated the entries, reinforcing its reputation as a benchmark for quality in Victorian winemaking.
THE JURY PANEL 2025
This year, FACCI is proud to partner with Sommeliers Australia, whose support strengthens the Concours’ standing as one of the most respected wine events in the country. This year’s jury brought together:
- Sarah Andrew, DipWSET, Certified Educator, Head of APP Development APAC, WSET (Chair of the Jury)
- Liinaa Berry, Freelance Wine Consultant & Wine Buyer at Embla
- Sophie Carbonneau, National Sales Manager & Senior Buyer, Bibendum Wine Co.
- Thomas Gisbert, Founder, Mosaique Wines
- Gilles Lapalus, Wine Consultant, Lapalus
- Loic Le Calvez, Senior Winemaker, Chandon Australia
- Alexandre Rougeot, Founder & Director, Clos Cachet
- Camm Whiteoak, Sommelier at RACV Club
- Christian Maier, Operation and Beverage Manager at University House
- Adeline Zimmermann, Export Manager Pacific Area for Barton & Guestier, Listel and Patriarche
The wines were assessed using the Robert Parker 100-point scale, with gold medals awarded to wines scoring 95 points or more, silver between 90 and 94.5, and bronze between 85 and 89.5.
This year’s competition once again showcased the exceptional calibre of Victoria’s wine producers, with a number of standout performances.
2025 TOP WINNING WINES
Best Aromatic Whites
- Lethbridge Wines – 2024 Dr Nadeson Riesling
- John Gehrig Wines – 2024 Riesling
Best Chardonnay
- Lethbridge Wines – 2023 Single Vineyard “Bartl” Chardonnay
- Rahona Valley – 2024 Chardonnay
Best Shiraz
- Harcourt Valley Vineyards – 2024 Old Vine Shiraz
- Ex-aequo: Lethbridge Wines – 2023 Estate Shiraz
- Ex-aequo: Harcourt Valley Vineyards – 2024 Barbara’s Shiraz
Best Pinot Noir
- Bellbrae Estate – 2024 Longboard Pinot Noir
- Bellbrae Estate – 2024 Bird Rock Pinot Noir
The winning wines will be served at the Gala Dinner on Thursday 27 November to more than 250 distinguished guests. The Wine of the Year and the Public Choice Trophy will be revealed that night during the official awards ceremony.
A NIGHT OF CELEBRATION – 2025 CONCOURS DES VINS GALA DINNER
The culmination of the competition will take place at the prestigious Concours des Vins Gala Dinner on Thursday, 27 November 2025 at the RACV City Club, Melbourne.
Guests will be treated to an exquisite four-course menu crafted by acclaimed French Chef Philippe Mouchel, each dish perfectly paired with the top eight wines of the competition for a memorable journey of flavours.
The evening will also feature:
- Bar à Champagne – a sparkling French-inspired celebration of fine cuvées, flowing throughout the evening.
- Official Award Ceremony – including the coveted Wine of the Year and Public Choice Trophy.
- Silent Auction – with exclusive experiences and unique prizes.
- Corporate Lottery – companies booking three or more seats will be entered into a draw to win premium experiences, including private wine tours and tastings generously offered by Yering Station.
LIST OF ALL MEDAL-WINNING WINES, BY WINERY, IN ALPHABETICAL ORDER
TOP GOLD
Harcourt Valley Vineyards – 2024 Old Vine Shiraz
Bellbrae Estate – 2024 Longboard Pinot Noir
Lethbridge Wines – 2023 Single Vineyard ‘Bartl’ Chardonnay
Lethbridge Wines – 2024 Dr Nadeson Riesling
GOLD
Bellbrae Estate – 2024 Bird Rock Pinot Noir
Rahona Valley – 2024 Chardonnay
SILVER
Alkimi Wines – 2024 ‘D’Aloisio Vineyard’ Chardonnay
Argyle Forest Estate (Betelgeuse) – 2024 Shiraz Heathcote
Bellbrae Estate – 2024 Bells Shiraz Viognier
Cannibal Creek Vineyard – 2024 Reserve Sauvignon Blanc
Curly Flat Vineyard – 2024 Chardonnay
Curly Flat Vineyard – 2024 Estate Pinot Noir
Grampians Estate – 2023 St Ethels Great Western Shiraz
Harcourt Valley Vineyards – 2024 Barbara’s Shiraz
Harcourt Valley Vineyards – 2024 Riesling
Jack Rabbit Vineyard – 2024 Chardonnay
Jack Rabbit Vineyard – 2024 Pinot Grigio
John Gehrig Wines – 2024 Pinot Noir
John Gehrig Wines – 2024 Riesling
Kerri Greens – 2024 Foothills Pinot Noir
Lethbridge Wines – 2023 Estate Shiraz
Leura Park Estate – 2024 Chardonnay
Leura Park Estate – 2024 Sauvignon Blanc
Lyons Will Estate – 2024 Chardonnay
Oakdene Wines – 2024 Single Vineyard Peta’s Pinot Noir
Santolin Wines – 2023 Gladysdale Chardonnay
Stumpy Gully Vineyard – 2024 Viognier
Yes said the Seal – 2023 Chardonnay
BRONZE
Alkimi Wines – 2024 ‘Stefani Vineyard’ Pinot Noir
Bellbrae Estate – 2024 Boobs Chardonnay
Black Jack Wines – 2023 Shiraz
Blue Pyrenees Estate (Vinesmith) – 2023 Shiraz
Blue Pyrenees Estate (Vinesmith) – 2024 Sauvignon Blanc
Blue Pyrenees Estate (Vinesmith) – 2024 Section One Shiraz
Blue Pyrenees Estate (Vinesmith) – 2024 Viognier
Blue Pyrenees Estate (Vinesmith) – 2024 Winemaker’s Reserve Chardonnay
Blue Pyrenees Estate (Vinesmith) – 2024 Winemaker’s Reserve Sauvignon Blanc Fumé
Bress Wines – 2023 Le Grand Coq Noir Pinot Noir
Bromley Wines – 2023 Anson Pinot Noir
Bromley Wines – 2023 Murray Pinot Noir
Bromley Wines – 2024 Murray Pinot Noir
Cannibal Creek Vineyard – 2024 Pinot Noir
Curly Flat Vineyard – 2023 Estate Pinot Noir
Curly Flat Vineyard – 2023 Western Pinot Noir
Curly Flat Vineyard – 2024 Reserve Pinot Noir
Glenlofty Estate (Vinesmith) – 2024 Ridge Block Shiraz
Glenlofty Estate (Vinesmith) – 2023 Decameron Station Shiraz
Grampians Estate – 2023 St Ethels 1878 Vines Shiraz
Handpicked Wines – 2023 Collection Mornington Peninsula Chardonnay
Handpicked Wines – 2023 Single Vineyard Capella Mornington Peninsula Pinot Noir
Harcourt Valley Vineyards – 2024 Chardonnay
Jack Rabbit Vineyard – 2023 Shiraz
Kerri Greens 2024 – Citrea Riesling
Lethbridge Wines – 2023 Single Vineyard ‘Block 4’ Pinot Noir
Leura Park Estate – 2023 Pinot Noir
Leura Park Estate – 2023 Shiraz
Leura Park Estate – 2024 Pinot Gris
Lyons Will Estate – 2023 Pinot Noir
Lyons Will Estate – 2024 Riesling
Oakdene Wines – 2024 Single Vineyard Liz’s Chardonnay
Oakdene Wines – 2024 Single Vineyard William Shiraz
Oneday Estate – 2023 Pinot Noir
Oneday Estate – 2024 Riesling
Oneday Estate – 2024 Shiraz
Rahona Valley – 2023 Syrah
The Bridge Vineyard – Shiraz 2023
The Bridge Vineyard – Under the Bridge Shiraz 2023
Stumpy Gully Vineyard – 2023 Shiraz
Stumpy Gully Vineyard – 2024 Chardonnay
Yes said the Seal – 2023 Shiraz
ABOUT THE CONCOURS
The event is supported by our Naming Rights Sponsor Air Liquide and our Event Sponsors FINNAirSea Logistics and Global Victoria.
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