Placed under the patronage of the OIV, this international competition brought together 1854 wines (20% more than in 2015) from 21 countries.
The Director General of the International Organisation of Vine and Wine, Jean-Marie Aurand, praised its success.
Assessed by independent, experienced judges in accordance with the international standards set by the OIV, the wines are selected with every assurance of diligence and transparency.
In the same way as other international wine competitions placed under the patronage of the OIV, Bacchus contributes to awareness of the diversity of wines in the world. It gives producers the opportunity to compete in an increasingly globalised world. More generally, it helps to promote the image and culture of wine.
