April 2019
Switzerland’s entries reach a record high
The host country of the 2019 Concours Mondial de Bruxelles posted a record number of entries. With an all-time high of nearly 600 wines (vs. 166 in 2018), Switzerland overtook China and landed in the number [...]
Chasselas the focus of a Swiss documentary
Now grown worldwide, the origins of Chasselas have long been controversial. "Chasselas Forever" is the first documentary dedicated to a grape variety rooted in the Lake Geneva region. Never had a camera come so close [...]
Concours Mondial de Bruxelles goes green in Switzerland
30 days to go until the start of the 26thConcours Mondial de Bruxelles in Switzerland. This year, the organisers have chosen an unusual venue for the event – the World [...]
February 2019
Which wine pairs best with AOP Gruyère?
Recommendations from CMB judges from around the globe By Quentin Havaux Located in the heart of Europe, Switzerland is mostly renowned for its picturesque landscapes, but few probably know that from a culinary perspective, [...]
January 2019
Visit us at Wine Paris 2019!
The first edition of the Wine Paris Fair will be held from February 11 to 13 at Paris Expo, Porte de Versailles. Concours Mondial de Bruxelles (CMB) will be present at booth 4D 110 with [...]
Wine industry trends in 2019
By Quentin Havaux One of the main goals of the Concours Mondial de Bruxelles is to observe, recognize and inform about current trends in the wine industry. For our forecasts for 2019, we looked at [...]
December 2018
Concours Mondial sees a remarkable increase in medal sticker orders
By Quentin Havaux The Concours Mondial de Bruxelles (CMB) has reported a 20% rise in orders of medal sticker rolls in 2018 compared to the previous year. “Medal stickers have a positive effect on both [...]
New Corporate Ambassador in France !
Anne Serres is the new Corporate Ambassador of the Concours Mondial de Bruxelles in France In ten years as a judge at the Concours Mondial de Bruxelles (CMB), wine journalist and educator Anne Serres has [...]
November 2018
CMB open for entries!
Set between the mountains and Lake Geneva, the 2019 Concours Mondial de Bruxelles invites you to break away from the pack for the next competition in Switzerland. The 26th Concours Mondial de Bruxelles promises [...]
In Switzerland wine is as important as bread and water
Switzerland is 4th in the world by annual wine consumption. Swiss are among the most enthusiastic wine consumers globally. Per capita, they drink more wine than people in Austria, Greece, Germany, Australia and the USA. [...]
Swiss wine exports grew in value by 93%
Better known for delicious chocolate, snow-capped mountains, exquisite watches and wealth management, Switzerland is not the first thing that comes to mind when thinking about wine. “Swiss wines are the best kept secret of Switzerland”, [...]
Collaboration agreement signed between the concours mondial de bruxelles and the swiss town of aigle
Wednesday August 29 at 11:30 am marks the official start date of the collaboration project between the Concours Mondial de Bruxelles and the CMB Aigle 2019 association. Baudouin Havaux, chairman of the Concours Mondial de [...]
Take part in Wine Paris from February 11-13, 2019
VINISUD, World of Southern Wines, and VINOVISION PARIS, the International Cool Climate Exhibition, are due to be held jointly from Monday 11 to Wednesday 13 February 2019 at the Paris Expo Portes de Versailles exhibition centre, [...]
ProWine Shanghai from November 13 to 15, 2018
The Concours Mondial de Bruxelles held its 25th competition in Beijing, China, enabling participants to access one of the world’s most dynamic markets. China is first and foremost a consumer country offering huge potential for [...]
August 2018
Swiss wine production
Vine has been grown in Switzerland since the Roman Empire. Some experts believe that it was actually the Celts who cultivated the first vineyards in Switzerland, in the canton of Valais, around 800 BC. 2015 [...]
June 2018
The 2018 Concours Mondial de Bruxelles distinguished both international and indigenous varietals
Over 320 different grape varieties were registered to the Concours Mondial de Bruxelles (CMB) in 2018 (compared to 290 in 2017). The judges awarded both international and native varietals. Medals for international varieties prevail - [...]
May 2018
Switzerland to host the prestigious Concours Mondial de Bruxelles in 2019
The town of Aigle in Switzerland will become the world’s wine capital in 2019. The travelling Concours Mondial de Bruxelles will host its next event there. The choice was announced on the last day of the [...]