Armenia Selected to Host Prestigious 2026 Concours Mondial de Bruxelles, a Major Win for the Nation’s Wine Industry

Armenia has been chosen to host the 2026 Concours Mondial de Bruxelles (CMB), one of the world’s leading wine competitions. The announcement was made by Armenia’s Ministry of Economy and is a major milestone for the country’s wine industry.

The announcement took place during the 2025 CMB event held in Yinchuan, China. Armenia’s delegation included Minister of Economy Gevorg Papoyan, Zaruhie Muradyan, the Director of the Vine and Wine Foundation of Armenia, and Koryun Ghazaryan, Armenia’s Commercial Attaché to China. At the closing ceremony, the representatives of Armenia and China exchanged flags to officially pass the hosting duties to Armenia for next year’s competition.

The Concours Mondial de Bruxelles is a major global event that brings together more than 370 professional wine tasters from around the world. Each year, these experts taste and judge about 7,500 wines, both red and white, from 49 different countries. The competition has been held annually for nearly 30 years and takes place in different countries famous for their winemaking. Past hosts include countries like France, Italy, Spain, Mexico, and others.

Hosting the 2026 competition is expected to bring over 400 guests to Armenia. These visitors will include top wine experts, sommeliers, wine buyers, importers, journalists, bloggers, and researchers from many parts of the world. This will give Armenia a unique chance to show off its wine culture and rich history in winemaking.

“The wine industry is a strategic priority for Armenia’s economy,” said Minister Gevorg Papoyan. “The government is focused on growing international interest, attracting investment, and improving infrastructure in this important field. Hosting the Concours Mondial de Bruxelles is a big step in sharing our unique wine culture and potential with the world.”

Armenia has a deep history of winemaking that goes back thousands of years, and this international event will help remind the world of the country’s important place in the story of wine. The 2026 Concours Mondial de Bruxelles will not only celebrate great wines but also boost Armenia’s position on the global wine map.

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