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Falstaff Wine Trophy 2024

On Saturday, November 16th, this year promises to be a highlight for all wine enthusiasts. Falstaff cordially invites you to join us in experiencing the presentation of the Wine Guide 2025 and the award ceremony for the coveted Wine Trophy in the picturesque Bergisches Land in Bensberg.

Sommelier of the Year, Newcomer of the Year, Winemaker of the Year – these prestigious awards are bestowed annually by Falstaff. Following last year's successful launch, the coveted Falstaff Wine Trophy will once again be presented at the Althoff Grandhotel Schloss Bensberg.

This year's award ceremony will also coincide with the unveiling of the Falstaff Wine Guide Germany. All gala guests will have the exclusive opportunity to be the first to hold and add to their collection the brand-new guide featuring the current ratings of Germany's most renowned wineries. The excitement will be palpable in the ballroom as the top three candidates for the coveted titles are announced.

Following the award ceremony, you will enjoy a walking dinner of the absolute top class - the chefs read like the "who's who" of the German culinary scene: the chef stars of the Althoff Collection, cooking up close alongside numerous award-winning partner chefs. Of course, you will enjoy all the nominated and award-winning wines!

Althoff Grandhotel Schloss Bensberg Event Catering

The programme

06:00 pm | Reception and aperitif in the lobby of the castle
06:45 pm | FALSTAFF WINE TROPHY Award Ceremony
07:45 pm | Walking Dinner in the castle rooms with the top chefs of the Althoff Collection and exclusive partner chefs and wine tasting of the award winners and nominees

Per person | EUR 295 | incl. all offered food & beverages

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The chefs of the evening

Thomas Gilles | 1 Michelin Stern
Clostermanns Hof
Niederkassel-Uckendorf

Nils Henkel |  1 Michelin Stern
Restaurant Bootshaus | Papa Rhein Hotel & Spa | Bingen
Tipken´s by Nils Henkel | Severin's Resort & Spa | Sylt

Stephan Krogman | 1 Michelin Stern
Gourmet-Restaurant „Hilmar"| Schlosshotel Münchhausen
Aerzen bei Hameln

Jimmy Coutel
Club L'indochine | Althoff Villa Belrose
Gassin

William Drabble
Seven Park Place | St. James's Hotel & Club
London

Sönke Höltgen
KölnSKY
Köln

Christian Hahn
Ristorante Oliveto | Ameron Bonn Hotel Königshof
Bonn

Walter Leufen
Restaurant Egerner Bucht | Althoff Seehotel Überfahrt
Rottach-Egern

Marcus Graun
Althoff Grandhotel Schloss Bensberg
Bergisch Gladbach

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Bookable overnight arrangements

Althoff Grandhotel Schloss Bensberg Grand Deluxe Zimmer
Falstaff Wine Trophy Arrangement with 1 night: 
  • One overnight stay in a castle room of your choice 
    from 16th to 17th November 2024
  • Participation in the Falstaff Wine Trophy
    on 16th November 2024
  • Free WiFi & minibar
  • Rich breakfast buffet
  • Petit fours to nibble on in your room on arrival
  • Use of the 1,000 m² ALL BALANCE SPA
     
     

Price for 2 persons from 960 EUR in a Grand Superior Room

Other room categories and prices for single use can be booked on request.

Book 1 night arrangement

Falstaff wine weekend for 2 nights:
  • Two overnight stay in a castle room of your choice from November 15th to 17th, 2024
  • Participation in “Best of Riesling meets Best of Burgundy” 
    on November 15th, 2024
  • Paricipation in “Falstaff Wine Trophy” 
    on November 16th, 2024
  • Free Wi-Fi & minibar
  • Rich breakfast buffet
  • Petit fours for snacking in the room upon arrival
  • Use of the 1,000 m² ALL BALANCE SPA

Price for 2 people starting from 1.690 EUR in the Grand Superior Zimmer 

Other room categories and prices for single occupancy are available upon request.

Book 2 night arrangement

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