Victoria makes world-class wine. The Concours des Vins is where that gets tested and celebrated in style.
Since 1990, with the longstanding support of Air Liquide, the Concours has brought together the finest French and Australian winemaking in a cross-cultural celebration of craft. Reborn in 2024 under an expanded format, the French-Australian Chamber of Commerce & Industry (FACCI) presents the 2026 Melbourne edition.
This year's judging panel means business. An expanded cohort of French and international experts — wine importers, sommeliers, taste specialists, and winemakers — brings sharp cross-cultural perspective to every Victorian winery entry. Experience drawn from the world's most celebrated wine regions, applied right here at home.
The Gala Dinner brings it all together with corporate leaders, government representatives, and wine lovers from across FACCI's network, gathered to mark the genuine bonds between the French and Australian wine communities. Together, they raise a glass to what two great winemaking traditions can achieve side by side.
For participating wineries, this is your moment. Real visibility. Influential connections. And the chance to show a discerning international audience exactly what Victorian terroir is capable of.
Three editions in, and the best is still ahead.