The International Malbec Competition is organised by the CDV.
CDV means Concours Des Vins.
It is an association created in 1976 by the growers of Bourg and Blaye appellations.

The CDV organises 3 famous internationals competitions :
- Les Citadelles du Vin
- Le Challenge International du Vin
- Malbec International Competition

The C.D.V. is organised around 4 main pillars:

The Board of Directors
The Board validates the budgets and all the main strategic decisions of the association. It is made up of vine and wine professionals (growers and teachers) and of representatives of the economic driving forces of the region. The Board of Directors includes an Executive Committee to steer the projects of the C.D.V.

The Executive Committee
This defines the general policy of the competition.
Chairman: Bernard Donèche (University of Bordeaux - Chief of Oenology Departement)

For the smooth running of the Committee, it is divided into :

- The administrative and IT commission oversees improvement and maintenance of administrative and IT support as well as the organization of human resources.
Headed by: Gérard Grenier

- The Promotion Commission, makes every effort to make the competitions and their winners know and appreciated.
Headed by: Gilles Larrue

- The Technical Commission, monitors products, organizes the tastings, cheks and confirms results and does downstream follow-up.
Headed by: Hervé Romat,

The General Commissioner
Jacques Blouin, doctor in engineering, co-author of scientific works devoted to wine.
He recommends, proposes and handles the monitoring of the technical developments of the competition.

Your contact:
Fabienne CORTADI - Director
Carole MOUTON - Administration and Accounting Supervisor
Sarah VIGNEAU - Statistic and Quality Supervisor
Lucie HUET - Event and Public Relation Supervisor
Michel PONS, Stéphanie DEBEC, Nathalie VIMPERE - Logistic Team