Winners of the 50 coveted Best in Show medals at Decanter World Wine Awards 2024 have been revealed, following publication of the full results of this year’s competition.
From a warehouse brimming with more than 72,000 bottles to four tasting suites hosting the world’s foremost wine experts, assessing more than 18,000 wines, the Decanter World Wine Awards (DWWA) judging process ascends to its zenith with Best in Show evaluations.
‘The final two days of judging is the best fun of the [DWWA judging] weeks because, basically, we taste all the Platinum medals and we decide what our Top 50 is. In the end, we’re looking at 50 wines that represent the very best of the judging,’ explained DWWA Co-Chair Michael Hill Smith AM MW.
Reaching this stage in the judging process is an incredible achievement for any wine.
To get to this level, wines must first go through two rounds of blind tasting and three separate approvals by a regional panel, a Co-Chair, and another panel during Platinum judging, before a fourth tasting and sign-off.
This rigorous process underlines that a wine’s elevation to Best in Show recognises extraordinary quality, exceptional flavour profiles and the ability to stand out amidst a competitive, world-class field.
Scroll down to see the Top 50 Best in Show wines at Decanter World Wine Awards 2024
Neither judges nor producers know which wines have made it into the competition’s Top 50 until the full DWWA results are announced, making the reveal of Best in Show an exhilarating moment for everyone involved.
From renowned classics like vintage Champagne and Port, Mosel Riesling, California Cabernet and Tokaji Aszú, to thrilling Top 50 ‘firsts’, such as Koshu from Japan, Retsina from Greece, Bellone from Lazio, Italy, and Petite Arvine from Switzerland, this year’s Best in Show selection offers an unparalleled guide to exceptional wines from around the world.
We encourage you to seek out these outstanding wines, where available, and get to know the producers behind these award-winning bottles.
DWWA Best in Show: The Top 50 wines of 2024
Argentina
Finca Flichman, Microterroir Gravel & Stone Malbec, Tupungato, Mendoza 2020
Viña Doña Paula, Altaluvia Cabernet Franc, Gualtallary, Tupungato, Mendoza 2019
Australia
Bay of Fires, Pinot Noir, Tasmania 2022
Chaffey Bros., Evangeline Syrah, Eden Valley, South Australia 2021
Fermoy, Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon, Margaret River, Western Australia 2020
Lowestoft, Single Vineyard Jacoben Pinot Noir, Derwent Valley, Tasmania 2022
Mcguigan, Bin 9000 Semillon, Hunter Valley, New South Wales, Australia, 2014
Penny’s Hill, Yeenunga Grenache, McLaren Vale, South Australia 2023
Red Knot by Shingleback, Classified GSM, McLaren Vale, South Australia 2022
Stella Bella, Luminosa Chardonnay, Margaret River, Western Australia 2022
Chile
Santa Carolina, Herencia Carmenère, Los Lingues, Colchagua 2020
France
Castelnau, Brut, Champagne 2006
Charles Heidsieck, Blanc des Millénaires Brut, Champagne 2014
Château d’Esclans, Les Clans, Côtes de Provence 2022
Château de Fuissé, Le Clos Monopole, Pouilly-Fuissé 1er Cru, Burgundy 2022
Château La Dominique, Saint-Emilion Grand Cru Classé, Bordeaux 2019
Château Pierre-Bise, Savennières-Roche aux Moines, Loire 2022
Domaine Berthelemot, Corton Charlemagne Grand Cru, Burgundy 2022
Domaine de Colonat, Les Charmes, Morgon, Beaujolais 2023
Domaine de Colonat, Les Grenèriers, Moulin-à-Vent, Beaujolais 2023
Gabriel Meffre, Le Roc des Dentelles, Gigondas, Rhône 2022
Jaffelin, Rully, Burgundy 2022
Michel Tissot & Fils, Château-Chalon, Jura 2016
Germany
Dr Loosen, Ürziger Würzgarten Reserve Riesling, Grosses Gewächs, Mosel 2012
Weingut Korrell, Von den Ersten Lagen, Nahe 2022
Greece
Kechris, Tear of the Pine, Retsina 2022
Hungary
Gizella, Aszú, Tokaj 2019
Italy
Broccardo, Bricco San Pietro, Barolo, Piedmont 2020
Cantina Andriano, Juvelo Passito Gewürztraminer, Alto Adige / Südtirol 2022
Carpineto, Brunello…
Source : https://www.decanter.com/decanter-world-wine-awards/decanter-world-wine-awards-2024-best-in-show-top-50-532258/
