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The French-Australian Chamber of Commerce & Industry announces the return of the Air Liquide French-Victorian Wine Show, le Concours des Vins du Victoria
FACCI is reintroducing its Concours des Vins du Victoria and and is calling on Victorian wineries to enter their best wines.
After a seven-year absence, the French-Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (FACCI), is pleased to reintroduce its renowned French-Victorian Wine Show, le Concours des Vins du Victoria. This prestigious event is a celebration and tribute to the diversity and excellence of Victorian winemakers and their unique "terroirs".
Established in 1990, and traditionally sponsored by Air Liquide, the Concours has consistently united two proud wine-producing cultures, French and Australian, in an environment where Victorian terroirs and aromas harmonise with the French palate. The competition is a testament to the strong bond between the French-Australian wine community, celebrating the fusion of two rich winemaking traditions.
Victorian wineries are invited to register their wines until Friday, 6 September in the following categories: Pinot noir, Shiraz, Aromatic Wines & Chardonnay. The medals - Gold, Silver and Bronze - will be announced early October.
The wines will be evaluated by a distinguished panel of French-Australian wine importers, taste experts, sommeliers, and winemakers, all of whom bring a wealth of experience and expertise to the table. This year’s judges include:
- Loic Le Calvez, Senior Winemaker at Chandon Australia
- Alexandre Rougeot, Founder & Director of CLOS CACHET
- Sophie Carbonneau, National Sales Manager and Senior Buyer at Bibendum Wine Co.
- Gilles Lapalus, Wine Consultant at Lapalus
- Adeline Zimmerman, Export manager Pacific area for Barton & Guestier at Castel Wine
- Camm Whiteoak, Sommelier at RACV City Club
- Liinaa Berry, Freelance Wine Consultant & Wine Buyer at Embla
- Christian Maier, Operation and Beverage Manager at University House
The Concours will culminate in a Gala Dinner at the RACV Club on 7 November 2024, attended by 350 guests. Attendees will have the exclusive opportunity to taste and buy the eight winning wines, expertly paired with a dinner curated by renowned chef Philippe Mouchel. At this occasion, 2 special awards will be announced the Wine of the Year (chosen by the Jury) and the Public Choice Trophy (conducted by the guests at our Gala Dinner).
FACCI is proud to partner once again with Air Liquide as the Naming Rights Sponsor for this prestigious event. We also extend our gratitude to Altios Australia for their generous support as a Silver Sponsor, and Franck Provost Australia as a Product Sponsor. The event is further supported by Global Victoria, Finnair Sea Logistics, and SBS as the Main Media Partner.
To register and discover more about the competition, please visit our official website.
Contact:
For media inquiries, please contact marketing(@)facci.com.au
For sponsorship/partnership inquiries, please contact event-vic(@)facci.com.au
