To mark Champagne Day on 24 October, Champagne Bureau Australia is searching for the country’s best Champagne pairing with food.

Champagne Day is held annually on the fourth Friday in October and was founded in 2009. The day has grown into an international event embraced by Champagne houses, growers, restaurants, bars and wine enthusiasts across the globe.

The Champagne Bureau Australia is the Australian office representing the Comité Champagne, the trade body that manages the interests of the Champagne Houses and the independent Champagne Growers of the Champagne appellation.

Sommeliers, wine service professionals and fine wine retailers from across Australia have been called on to share their creativity ahead of Champagne Day.

Champagne Bureau Australia Director John Noble said: “Australian wine professionals are true ambassadors for Champagne. Their ability to match Champagne with food – from fine dining dishes to everyday snacks – is part of what makes Champagne so loved in Australia.”

Australia is currently the seventhing largest export market for Champagne in the world and Noble said this enduring success is thanks in no small part to the front of house wine professionals and wine retailers who introduce Champagne to Australians through thoughtful recommendations and memorable food pairings.

The Bureau is asking these professionals to share their signature style for serving Champagne in less than 200 words.

Entrants should select a Champagne style, for example Extra Brut, Blanc de Blancs, Vintage Champagne, Rosé; describe a unique and innovative food or snack they would pair it with; and add details such as glassware, time of day and the setting and atmosphere they would create.

The winning entries will be decided by luxury brand consultant and Champagne enthusiast Johanna Hunkin.

Hunkin said: “We are looking for unique, creative pairings and really want Australian wine professionals to put their personal spin on how they might suggest Champagne be served.

“Champagne is one of the most versatile wines in the world, and this competition is about showcasing that adaptability through unique food pairings. I’m excited to see how Australia’s sommeliers and wine professionals push the boundaries and bring their creativity to the table.”

Entries close on 17 October 2025, with winners announced on Champagne Day.

Submit entries via email to info@champagne.com.au

To follow the global calendar of #ChampagneDay events, visit http://www.champagneday.champagne.fr