Muscats du Monde Draws 230 Entries for Its 26th Edition

The Muscats du Monde wine competition will hold its 26th edition on July 8 and 9 in France, bringing together 230 entries from 24 countries and about 100 international tasters, according to organizers.

The deadline for producers to register samples is June 5. The event, which focuses on Muscat wines, is billed by organizers as one of the largest gatherings dedicated to the grape variety, with a geographic spread they said has not been reached before.

Muscats du Monde is open to producers from around the world who want to submit wines made from Muscat grapes, a family that includes several aromatic varieties used in still, sparkling and fortified wines. The competition’s website lists registration forms, shipping instructions and tasting information in French, English and Spanish.

Organizers said the 2026 edition will take place in France, though they did not specify the host city in the announcement. The competition is expected to draw judges with professional experience in wine tasting from multiple countries.

The event comes as Muscat wines continue to occupy a niche but visible place in global wine markets, especially in regions where aromatic white wines and dessert wines remain part of local drinking traditions. Producers often use competitions like Muscats du Monde to gain exposure in export markets and to benchmark their wines against peers from other countries.

The announcement did not include details on awards categories or the exact judging format, but it said the competition would feature a strong concentration of Muscat wines and an international panel of tasters.