BWW2021 - WINNERS!

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 u...

BEST RED WINE OF THE WORLD: 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 p...

BEST WHITE WINE OF THE WORLD: Penfolds Yattarna Bin 144 Chardonnay 2018 (Australia) 

“We’re very proud and grateful to receive these awards in the world’s largest wine competition The Best Wine of the World (BWW) Competition 2021 - in not one but five categories! 

This acknowledgement is a testament to the hard work of our Penfolds team – who strive to deliver excellence through innovation & experimentation – finessing 177 years...

Best Champagne of the World: Rare Champagne 2008 (Champagne, France)

« 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 longe...

Best Rosé Wine of the World: Ixsir Grande Réserve Rosé 2018 (Mount Bekaa, Lebanon) 

Gold         Gérard Bertrand Château La Villa Sauvageonne 2019 (Languedoc, France)

Gold         Miraval Rosé 2019 (Provence, France)

Gold          Whispering Angel 2019 (Provence, France)

Gold          Squealing Pig Pinot Noir Rosé 2020 (Marlborough, New Zealand)

Gold          Antinori Tenuta Guado al Tasso 'Scalabrone' Rosato 2018 (Tusca...

Best Sparkling Wines of the World: Fontanafredda Contessa Rosa Alta Langa Rosé 2014 (Piedmont, Italy) 

Gold         Raventós i Blanc Manuel Raventós Negra 2012 (Penedès, Spain)

Gold         Vardon Kennett Cuvée Esplendor 2014 (Penedès, Spain)

Gold         Schloss Gobelsburg Brut (Kamptal, Austria)

Gold         Seppelt Original Sparkling Shiraz NV (Victoria / Great Western, Australia)

Gold          Bründlmayer Brut Re...

Best Fortified Wine of the World:Niepoort Vintage Port 2017 (Douro, Portugal) 

Platinum         Graham’s Vintage Port 2016 (Douro, Portugal)

Platinum         Taylor’s Vintage Port 2016 (Douro, Portugal)

Gold          Niepoort Vintage Port 2015 (Douro, Portugal)

Gold          Fonseca Vintage Port 2015 (Douro, Portugal)

Gold          Warre Vintage Port 2015 (Douro, Portugal)

Gold          Dow’s Vintage Port ...

Best Winery of the World 2021

Penfolds (Australia)

“We’re very proud and grateful to receive these awards in the world’s largest wine competition The Best Wine of the World (BWW) Competition 2021 - in not one but five categories! 

This acknowledgement is a testament to the hard work of our Penfolds team – who strive to deliver excellence through innovation & experimentation – finessing 177 years of knowledge into every bottle.

Best New Winery of the World  2021

Promontory (Napa Valley, USA)

Greetings from Oakville! The Harlan family and team have asked me to express our profound appreciation for the recent BWW accolades. To be recognized and singled out by so many for doing something we love is extremely gratifying. For the acclaim to encompass all three of our separate winegrowing endeavors—Harlan Estate, BOND and Promontory—is, frankly, unbelievable! 

Best Champagne House of the World 2021

Champagne Piper-Heidsieck

Best Winemaker of the World 2021

Cory Empting (Harlan Estate / Bond / Promontory)

Greetings from Oakville! The Harlan family and team have asked me to express our profound appreciation for the recent BWW accolades. To be recognized and singled out by so many for doing something we love is extremely gratifying. For the acclaim to encompass all three of our separate winegrowing endeavors—Harlan Estate, BOND and Promontory—is, frankly, ...

BEST WINES BY REGION:

BWW-Best Wine of the World Competition 2021

Best American Wine of the World

Harlan Estate 2016 (Napa Valley) 

BWW-Best Wine of the World Competition 2021

Best Argentinian Wine

Errazuriz Aconcagua Costa 'Las Pizarras' Chardonnay 2018 (Chile, Aconcague Valley)

BWW-Best Wine of the World Competition 2021

Best Australian Red Wine 

Penfolds Grange 2016 (South Australia)

BWW-Best...

BEST BY GRAPE VARIETY:

Best Cabernet Sauvignon Wine of the World 2021: 

Bond St Eden 2015 (Napa Valley, USA)

Best Merlot of the World 2021: 

Masseto 2015 (Tuscany, Italy)

Best Pinot Noir of the World 2021: 

Armand Rousseau Chambertin Grand Cru 2014 (Burgundy, France)

Best New World Pinot Noir of the World 2021:

Coldstream Hills Deer Valley Pinot Noir 2017 (Victoria, Australia)

Best Syrah of the ...

BEST BUYS:

BWW-Best Wine of the World Competition 2021

Best Buy Red Wines

Under 10€: Cortém Cabernet Franc & Petite Syrah 2016 (Lisboa, Portugal)

10-14.99€:  Taylors Wakefield Jaraman Shiraz 2018 (South Australia, Australia)

15-24.99€: Coldstream Hills Pinot Noir 2019 (Victoria, Australia)

25-49.99€: Torres Salmos 2017 (Priorat, Spain)

50-99.99€: Domaine de Chevalier Rouge 2015 (Bordeaux, France)

100-199.99€: C...

MOST VOTED:

BWW Most Voted Wine 2021: 

Penfolds Grange 2015 (Australia)

“We’re very proud and grateful to receive these awards in the world’s largest wine competition The Best Wine of the World (BWW) Competition 2021 - in not one but five categories! 

This acknowledgement is a testament to the hard work of our Penfolds team – who strive to deliver excellence through innovation & experimentation – finessing 177 years of knowledg...

PEOPLE’S CHOICE AWARD (Minimum 2000 votes)

        Torres Reserva Real 2016 (Penedès, Spain)

        Henschke Hill of Grace 2012 (South Australia, Australia)

        Wynns Coonawarra Estate John Riddoch Cabernet Sauvignon 2016

        Torres Grans Muralles 2016 (Conca de Barberà, Spain)

        Ornellaia 2015 ( Tuscany, Italy)

        Taylors Wakefield Jaraman Shiraz 2018 (South Australia, Australia)

        Bodega...

Best Sweet Wines of the World:  Robert Weil Kiedrich Gräfenberg Riesling Trockenbeerenauslese 2018 (Rheingau, Germany) 

Platinum   Château d´Yquem 2014 (Bordeaux, France)

Gold       Château Suduiraut 2015 (Bordeaux, France)

Gold       Château Climens 2011 (Bordeaux, France)

Gold       Vin de Constance 2015 (Cape Town, South-Africa)

Gold       Kracher Grande Cuvée Trockenbeerenauslese Nr.10 2006 (Neusiedlersee, Austri...

BWW-The Best Wine of the World-competition is the larges and by far the toughest wine competition on this planet. Unlike any other industry competition, only 1% of the wines involved will be awarded.

The BWW2021 competition was held in the world's largest wine information service - tastingbook.com. 20.675 wines received in total over 3 million votes votes from 190.000 wine professionals and wine lovers from 115 countries during the voting p...