Frequently Asked Questions

Competition Rules and Regulations

These can be consulted on the rules and regulations page: click here

Important dates

Monday, 20 October 2025 > Registration opening date
Until Friday, 19 December 2025 > Online registration
Until Wednesday, 24 December 2025 > Samples reception
===> Registration by post
Until Friday, 19 December 2025 > Registration + samples reception
===> Key dates
10 January 2026 > Concours International du Gamay
Results will be published on the website after the competition.

Who can present wine?

- wine producers and winemakers
- groups of co-operative wineries
- importers
- wine merchants

Which wines can compete?

The competition is open to wines from all over the world (still red, rosé) and produced using the Gamay grape variety (51% minimum). Each wine must conform to the norms prevalent in the country of production.

What must the wine analysis report contain?

An analysis report per wine (level of alcohol, glucose + fructose sugars, total and volatile acidity, SO2, excess pressure from carbon dioxide for sparkling).

Which wines are allowed to compete?

All vintages are allowed in the competition.

How many products can be presented?

You are not limited in the number of products you can present. Wine merchants must have a mandate for the presentation of wines they do not own.

What should be written on the package for customs?

For shipments originating from countries outside the EU, each delivery must be sent with a detailed business invoice with the following information:
 - General information: company name and address
 - Recipient details: 331 Chemin de la croix de fer - 69400 LIMAS - FRANCE (recipient's name and address)
 - Recipient's EORI number: FR 342 055 837 000 62 VAT number
 - Recipient's intra-community VAT number: FR61342055837
 - Incoterm: DDP
 - For each product:
  - Product name
  - Number of product(s)
 - Unit weight and total weight
 - Unit value: customs value is 0.50 EUR
 - For bottles: capacity (example: 0.75L)
 - For bottles: alcohol content
 - Total value: make sure the total value of the shipment is less than 20.00 EUR (€20)
 - Mention “Samples for tasting - No commercial value”.
 - Country of origin
Without this information, your product cannot be imported.

Enclose this commercial invoice signed by a representative of the producer ON and IN the box.

Some courriers, such as DHL or FedEx, add extra handling charges when the parcel arrives. Ask your courrier for details.

How many samples need to be sent?

2 labelled bottles per wine must be sent to the address indicated on the form. Please always send your bottles upright, never lying down, as this significantly reduces the risk of glass breakage. You are welcome to send your registered wines before uploading the analyses.The wines must have a label and a cap.

Delivery time and address

When you register your products, you will receive an e-mail from us with a dispatch note containing all the important information about the delivery time and address.

Terms of delivery - Delivery from Non-EU countries

DDP Delivered Duty Paid (free delivery incl. customs clearance, duties and taxes).

Recommendations for sending Wines

How much does it cost to register?

Registration fees per wine : €40.25 excl. VAT