« The Top 100 Vins de Pays competition really helped me to expand sales in the UK, as it gave me the opportunity to meet journalists and distributors. I take part in the competition every year and have been fortunate to have had wines selected every time. I think it is a very important competition which opens new doors on the UK market and allows a company to establish itself. Thanks to the Top 100, I found new distributors two years ago and I was able to start working with Majestic last year. »
Xavier Guillaume, Vignoble Guillaume

« Having received recognition for one of our wines in the Top 100 VDP 2006, we benefited considerably from publicity generated by the stand at the London International Wine and Spirits Trade Fair. This was not only due to the presence of the wines on the stand for individuals to taste, but also from the brochure listing the winning wines that was distributed to the press. »
Ruth E. Simpson, Domaine Sainte rose

« The Top 100 competition is widely recognised and respected by the UK wine trade and also amongst French producers. As a producer, it provides an ideal opportunity to benchmark our wines against those of our fellow producers. The stand at the London trade fair is really well run and provides additional great exposure for the winning wines. »
Neasa Corish, Sales Director, Laurent Miquel

« The Top 100 competition is now established as a highlight of the LIWSF. It helps give a strong identity to Vins de Pays and a focus for retailers to select and promote the wines. With the vast array of Vins de Pays available, the rigorous and reputable judging of these awards serves to promote the quality as well as the diversity of this important category. »
Nadine McCallion, Associate Sales Director, Guy Anderson Wines

« Top 100 was very good. We are now stocking the La Forge wines as a result (Cabernet tasted this year, Merlot bought as a result of tasting last year). I haven’t done anything about the Loire producer, but I would like to look into it. From a very personal point of view, I picked up more last year because we were new and starting from nothing. Now it’s more a case of refining and adding to our range, but I think it’s an excellent way of tasting some of the (supposedly!) best wines. »
Paul Young, Director, Imbibros

« Good news to report on La Difference with the first confirmed listings; Sainsbury’s will be launching both the Viognier/Muscat and Carignan in September. There is still lots of interest from all the major retailers and we will keep you advised of further progress. Many thanks to the Top 100 team for all the support and good work. »
Ed Squire, Director, Dedicated Wine Agencies

« The TOP 100 Vins de Pays is an opportunity to find new clients; some of them have ordered wines and remain loyal to our company. The organisation of this event is really good and we are satisfied with the whole process, especially with the TOP 100’s brochure which helps clients to pre-select wines. I truly hope to take part in the 2007 TOP 100 as it helps us to be competitive and to constantly improve our offer. »
Joël Bruguière, Commercial Director, Les Vignerons de Calvisson

« Tariquet entered five wines in last year’s show and were delighted to be honoured for each one and especially thrilled to receive the trophy for 'Best White Wine of the Show' 2006 that went to our "Domaine de Tariquet Les 4 Cépages". We are looking forward to participating again this year. »
Ithier Bouchard, Export Director, Domaine de Tariquet