These prestigious awards recognize three products from the group:
- Pastis des Terres Rouges
- PAGÈS Chestnut Liqueur
- Le Birlou Liqueur
Awarded at the International Agricultural Show in Paris, these medals recognize the quality of the products and the group’s expertise in creating authentic spirits.
What is the Concours Général Agricole?
The Concours Général Agricole (CGA) is one of France’s most prestigious competitions for regional products and alcoholic beverages.
Held every year in Paris during the Agricultural Show, it recognizes the best French products across different categories: wines, spirits, agricultural products and regional specialties.
Products are tasted blind by a panel of experts, including industry professionals, sommeliers and qualified tasters.
Winning a gold medal at the Concours Général Agricole is an important recognition for producers and guarantees:
- recognized flavor quality
- mastery of the craft
- careful ingredient selection
For the VEDRENNE Group, these awards confirm the expertise and high standards that characterize the production of its liqueurs and spirits.
Pastis des Terres Rouges: a gold medal for an authentic pastis
Pastis des Terres Rouges was awarded a gold medal at the Concours Général Agricole 2026.
Tasting notes
Colour: a light appearance that turns delicately cloudy when water is added.
Aroma: expressive anise aromas accompanied by notes of aromatic herbs.
Palate: fresh and balanced, with lovely complexity of herbs and spices and a licorice finish.
How should you drink Pastis des Terres Rouges?
It is traditionally served diluted with water:
- 1 measure of pastis
- 5 measures of cold water
- ice cubes, if desired
PAGÈS Chestnut Liqueur: a delicious liqueur wins an award
PAGÈS Chestnut Liqueur, also a gold medal winner, showcases an iconic fruit of the region.
Tasting notes
Colour: golden caramel.
Aroma: rich chestnut aromas with lightly toasted vanilla notes.
Palate: rounded and flavourful, with notes reminiscent of chestnut cream.
How should you enjoy chestnut liqueur?
It can be enjoyed:
- neat, lightly chilled
- over ice
- in a cocktail
Le Birlou: an award-winning apple and chestnut liqueur
Le Birlou Liqueur also received a gold medal at the Concours Général Agricole 2026, recognizing its unique taste, which combines the deliciousness of apple with the sweetness of chestnut.
Tasting notes
Colour: golden with amber highlights.
Aroma: fruity aromas of fresh apple combined with the sweetness of chestnut and subtle vanilla notes.
Palate: a balance of delicious apple followed by the sweetness of chestnut.
How should you enjoy Le Birlou?
Le Birlou can be enjoyed:
- well chilled as an aperitif
- in a cocktail
- in a reimagined kir with cider or sparkling wine
Discover all our recipes here: https://recettes.vedrenne.fr
Recognition of the VEDRENNE Group’s expertise
With three gold medals at the Concours Général Agricole 2026, the VEDRENNE Group reaffirms its commitment to quality and authenticity.
The group draws on:
- a long-established expertise in liqueur-making
- careful selection of raw materials
- recognized expertise in crafting liqueurs and spirits
These awards recognize the teams’ work and strengthen the group’s position as a leading player in French spirits.
