Moldova Shines on the Global Stage with the Concours Mondial de Bruxelles Sparkling Wines Session
Chișinău, Republic of Moldova – September 5, 2025
“Hai să începem!” Today marks the official opening of the Sparkling Wines Session of the Concours Mondial de Bruxelles (CMB) in Chișinău, Republic of Moldova. For the first time in history, Moldova hosts a prestigious CMB international wine competition. Over the next three days, from September 5–7, 1,076 sparkling wines from 29 countries will be blind-tasted by an expert panel of over 50 international judges representing 24 nationalities, including Masters of Wine, buyers, importers, distributors, and leading wine journalists.
Moldova in the international spotlight
This event is a historic milestone for Moldova, strengthening the country’s reputation as a premium producer of sparkling wines, an emerging wine tourism destination, and a key player in Eastern Europe’s wine industry.
A celebration of wine and culture
Beyond the blind tastings, the program includes winery visits, thematic workshops, and cultural activities, highlighting the richness of Moldovan wine, gastronomy, and hospitality.
“It is an honour to open this Sparkling Wines Session in Moldova. The country has shown remarkable progress in our competitions, and Chișinău is now a natural host city. One of CMB’s main missions is to reveal quality wines from every corner of the world – and Moldova is now firmly on that map!”
— Baudouin Havaux, President of the Concours Mondial de Bruxelles
“The Concours Mondial de Bruxelles is more than awarding medals – it connects producers to new markets and gives them international visibility. Moldova is now firmly on the global wine map. Today, CMB goes beyond competition: we create experiences, bring wines closer to consumers, and help producers turn medals into real market opportunities.”
— Quentin Havaux, CEO of the Concours Mondial de Bruxelles
Practical Information:
- Competition Dates: September 5–7, 2025 – Chișinău, Republic of Moldova
- Wines Tasted: 1,000+ sparkling wines from 29 countries
- Results Announced: September 15, 2025
- Pictures of the competition:
https://www.flickr.com/photos/concoursmondial/albums/72177720328678827
About the Concours Mondial de Bruxelles
Founded in 1994, the Concours Mondial de Bruxelles (CMB) is a prestigious international wine competition, renowned for its rigorous standards and dedication to identifying the world’s finest wines and spirits. With multiple Sessions and Selections annually, CMB evaluates over 15,000 entries each year. An exclusively professional tasting panel ensures a blind tasting process focused solely on quality, making CMB a globally recognized benchmark of excellence.
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