BEST WINES OF THE WORLD
Best Wine of the World 2021
Château Mouton-Rothschild 2018 (Bordeaux, France)
"We are thrilled to hear about the BWW competition result, setting Mouton Rothschild 2018 as 2021 best wine of the world.
2018 was a vintage with its own challenges, and this award recognizes the work and commitment of the entire team at Mouton to express, each year, this extraordinary terroir at its highest level.
Mouton 2018 conveys all the unique personality of its site, along with the depth and richness of the vintage. We are delighted and proud that it shined and was recognized at such a level during the blind tasting finals."
Jean-Emmanuel Danjoy /Directeur des Propriétés
Baron Philippe de Rothschild, S.A
Best Red Wine of the World 2021
Château Mouton-Rothschild 2018 (Bordeaux, France)
Best White Wine of the World 2021
Penfolds Yattarna Bin 144 Chardonnay 2018 (Australia)
Best Champagne of the World 2021
Rare Champagne Millésime 2008
« I am very proud Rare Millésime 2008 is awarded Best Champagne of the World. It is a great recognition for this coming vintage, that is the 12th of the Rare Champagne library.
We took our time in crafting this 2008 vintage. The cold 2008 year has bestowed an intense, taut minerality upon the Chardonnay grapes, along with remarkable freshness and unparalleled longevity. It was necessary to wait for the right moment when it burst into bloom.
For me, Rare Millésime 2008 embodies the infinite, with its unlimited, rich, constantly present youth and freshness.
These sensations intertwine on the palate in a constant cycle of flavours, each more precise and harmonious than the one before. While already a pleasure to drink, this vintage has now acquired an exceptional complexity and mineral character, punctuated with exotic spices notes that promise infinite longevity. Rare Millésime 2008 is true to the Rare Champagne signature. Its spring-like purity heralds unlimited growth.”
Régis Camus, Cellar Master for Rare Champagne
Best Sparkling Wine of the World 2021
Fontanafredda Contessa Rosa Alta Langa Rosé 2014 (Piedmont, Italy)
Best Sweet Wine of the World 2021
Robert Weil Kiedrich Gräfenberg Riesling Trockenbeerenauslese 2018 (Rheingau, Germany)
"We feel truly honored to be awarded as best sweet wine and to receive a platinum medal for the Grosses Gewächs. BWW is a truly unique competition as it includes the popular vote and the judgement from experts. It is mind-blowing to see how many wines, professionals and wine lovers from all over the world participate and to be successful in such a tough competition is a great honor."
Nicolas Pfaff / Weingut Roberet Weill
Best Fortified Wine of the World 2021
Niepoort Vintage Port 2017 (Douro, Portugal)
Best Rosé Wine of the World 2021
Ixsir Grande Réserve Rosé 2018 (Mount Bekaa, Lebanon)