Created on impulse by Louis Havaux, the Concours Mondial de Bruxelles was held for the very first time in April 1994 in... Bruges! <br /> <br />If 'only' 861 samples were then recorded (an exploit in itself considering that they were gathered in 2 months), the international dimension, with 29 participating countries, was set to continue. <br /> <br />The Concours Mondial quickly reached cruising speed and consequently, success grew with each edition. In 1999 it was joined by the Brussels Spirits Award, a 'little brother' reserved for spirits, brandies and other fruit wines. <br /> <br />In 2006, the Concours Mondial decided to affirm its international character by going beyond its borders. The organizing committee chose Lisbon for this première occasion. Maastricht, Bordeaux, Valencia , Sicilia, Luxembourg, Guimarães and Bratislava followed. <br /> <br />In 2014, the Concours Mondial will come back to Brussels!
