In a landmark development for Armenia’s wine industry, the country will host the 33rd edition of the Concours Mondial de Bruxelles (CMB), one of the world’s most prestigious wine competitions, for the first time.
The 33rd edition of the competition will take place over three days in Yerevan, from May 21 to May 23, 2026.
The announcement was made by Zara Muradyan, director of the Armenian Viticulture and Winemaking Foundation, who described the event as a historic milestone for the nation.
“This is a historic moment for our country,” Muradyan said in a Facebook post. “We are ready to welcome the world: both the warm-hearted people and the most respected professionals in the wine industry. Armenia, with its ancient wine heritage and boundless hospitality, is opening its doors with love and pride.”
Muradyan also expressed gratitude to the competition’s organizers for selecting Armenia as the host country, emphasizing that the republic is fully prepared to stage the event.
The Concours Mondial de Bruxelles, founded in 1994, is renowned for its rigorous standards and international reach, with thousands of wines from around the globe judged by leading sommeliers, winemakers, and wine critics.
Hosting the competition is seen as a significant opportunity to spotlight Armenia’s winemaking traditions, which date back thousands of years and are considered among the oldest in the world.
