Recently, the British wine magazine "Alcohol Decanter" released the "2021 Best Wine wine of the Year" list, experts and tasting teams from all over the world nominated the most impressive wines in 2021, and the Judges of Decanter blindly tasted, comprehensively considering the classic, innovative and cost-effective indicators, to select the "Best of the Best" wine. It is worth mentioning that 40% of all wines scored more than 95 points.
The following is the top wines in this year's ranking, the score of 96 points or more, the next time you choose a wine, you can refer to this list.
Dom Pérignon, Champagne, France, 2008
Don Pérignon Champagne 2008
Winery: Don Périnon
Region: Champagne, France
Portuguese: Chardonnay, Pinot Noir
Alcohol: 12.5% ALC
Sweetness: Dry type
Wine: Full
Rating: 96
The wine also won the "Decanter 2021 Best Sparkling Wine of the Year" award.
Born in 1668, Don Pérignon Champagne is known as the father of Champagne, celebrities and the wedding of the Crown Prince. Named after the father of Champagne, the monk Don Périnon, the winery has almost as old a history as champagne. As the manager of the monastery cellars, Don Pérignon has the ambition to "brew the best wine in the world", and after 47 years of unremitting efforts, he has won the reputation of "father of Champagne" and founded the "Champagne Brewing Method".
Don Périnon Champagne insists on making only vintage Champagne, strictly screening grape raw materials, and will not produce vintage Champagne in years where the quality of grapes does not meet the quality standards of Don Périnon.
Louis Roederer, Collection 242, Champagne NV
Princess Louis 242 treasures non-vintage champagne
Winery: Princess Louis
Region: Champagne, France
Grapes: 42% Chardonnay, 22% Pinomoniers, 36% Pinot Noir
Alcohol: 12%
Sweetness: Dry type
Body: Medium
Rating: 96
Louise Champagne was born in 1776 and has the reputation of "the royal champagne of the British royal family and the Rolls-Royce in champagne".
Founded by Dubois father and son in the City of Reims, Louise was internationally renowned in the mid-nineteenth century and favored by Tsar Alexander III. In 1924, the distillery re-produced Crystal Champagne. Because it was very expensive, it was only used for high-society costume dinners. Thus, Princess Louis is a symbol of nobility, elegance, wealth, luxury, and one of the most expensive and exclusive champagnes in the world.
Bruno Paillard, Assemblage, Champagne, 2012
Bruno Extreme Dry Blend Champagne 2012
Winery: Bruno
Region: Champagne, France
Portugal: Chardonnay, Pinot Noir
Alcohol: 12%
Sweetness: Extremely dry
Body: Medium
Rating: 96
The vineyards of Bruno winery adopt a sustainable planting concept, the winery adopts different planting methods according to the different soil characteristics of the vineyard, using the soil turning method on some plots, and specially planting some weeds on some plots, which can make the root system of the vine more developed and draw more nutrients and minerals from the limestone soil.
In 1988, the world-famous wine critic Hugh Johnson described The Bruno winery as "small but delicate enough to produce perfect vintage and non-vintage champagnes".
Raventós i Blanc, Mas del Serral Brut Nature, Conca del Riu Anoia, Catalonia 2009
Levindos Natural Dry Sparkling Wine 2009
Winery: Leventus
Region: Spain, Catalonia
Portugal: Graciano, Charello
Alcohol: 12.5% ALC
Sweetness: Natural dry type
Body: Medium
Rating: 96
The Levendos winery is located in a typical Mediterranean climate, with hot, dry summers and mild and humid winters, which vary with distance from the ocean. Located in the heart of the Haute Penedes appellation, the winery is a depression bordered by coastal mountains to the east, Montserrat to the north and Conte to the west, surrounded by mountains that create a good environment for the grapes to grow. The coastal mountains to the east block the moisture from the ocean, while the Montserrat mountains in the north help the vineyards withstand strong winds and low temperatures from the Pyrenees.
Taittinger, Counts of Champagne Blanc de Blancs, Champagne 2008
Tae Heng Zhe White White Champagne 2008
Winery: Tae Hyung-cheol
Region: Champagne, France
Portugal: Chardonnay
Alcohol: 12.5% ALC
Sweetness: Dry type
Body: Medium
Rating: 96
Unlike other champagne brands, Tai Ting Zhe has a lot of advertising, is a low-key and humble champagne brand, many champagne brands have been acquired by large groups, but Tai Ting Zhe is still a family-run champagne house, dedicated to making wine, but it is sought after by people from all walks of life.
In general, "white in white" champagne may have a flaw in the ointment: the wine is too light and thin. Chateau Tai Ting Zhe has come up with a solution to this: that is, to try to select Chardonnay from each park to blend, and to use these Chardonnay grapes bred by the park with different weather, geological soil structure and moisture content to make Champagne, in order to enrich the layers, complexity and depth of the "white in white" champagne, while retaining its delicate aroma.
Masottina, ContradaGranda, Prosecco Conegliano Valdobbiadene Superiore, Veneto, Italy
Masotina Winery Contrada Granda ExtremeLy Dry Prosecco
Winery: Masotina
Origin: Veneto, Italy
Portugal: Guerrera
Alcohol: 11.5% ALC
Sweetness: Extremely dry
Body: Medium
Rating: 96
The winery's vineyards are located on the Prosecco Hills of Conegliano-Wadubonden and cover an area of 280 hectares. Thanks to the influence of the surrounding oceans and hills, the climate of the zone is mild, with an average annual temperature of 12.3 °C and stable ventilation, providing ideal conditions for the growth and ripening of grapes.
The pale yellow liquor has a hint of cyan luster and a soft aroma with fruity notes of grapes, golden-crowned apples, limes and grapefruit, followed by ripe pear, plum, melon and wisteria. With a strong texture and creamy texture, this wine is structurally balanced, long-lasting, and has an elegant and pleasant finish that can be enjoyed with any appetizer or steak.
Billecart-Salmon, Elisabeth Salmon Rosé, Champagne, France 2008
Sharon Bell Elizabeth Rosé Champagne 2008
Winery: Sharon Bell
Region: Champagne, France
Grapes: 45% Chardonnay, 55% Pinot Noir
Alcohol: 12.5% ALC
Sweetness: Dry type
Body: Medium
Rating: 96
The vineyards of Sharon Bell Champagne are spread over 100 hectares in the Regions of Reims, White Hills and the Marne Valley, and in 2017 the Winery Act was awarded the "Sustainable Viticulture of Champagne". Sharon Bell Champagne is elegant in style, with delicate aromas and delicate qualities.
Light pink in colour, with fresh and enchanting aromas of strawberry, cherry, citrus peel, rose and peach, this palette with citrus, blood orange and apple flavours is light and crispy, perfect for serving chicken, seafood and desserts, with an optimal serving temperature of 11-12°C.
Cantina Terlano, Primo Terlaner I Grande Cuvée, South Tyrol 2018
Winery: Primo Terlaner
Region: Trentino Alto Adige, Italy
Grapes: Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Blanc
Abv.: 13.5% Alc. by vol.
Sweetness: Dry type
Body: Medium
Rating: 96
Founded in 1893, Cantina Terlano is now one of south Tyrol's leading wine grower cooperatives, currently with 143 growers, a total area of 190 hectares and an annual production of around 1.5 million bottles.
Baron de Ley, Tres Viñas Reserva Blanco, Rioja, Spain 2018
Baron Dre Winery Treasure White
Winery: Baron Dre
Region: Rioja, Spain
Portugal: Malvisa, Viona, Grenache Blanc
Alcohol: 12.5% ALC
Sweetness: Dry type
Body: Medium
Rating: 97
品鉴师：Michelle Cherutti Kowal MW，Stefan Neumann MS，Matt Walls
Drinking period: 2022-2045
Tasting Notes: Very expressive aromas of cream, vanilla, roasted nuts and peaches with hints of red apple. Creamy texture, fresh acidity adds vitality.
Oldenburg Vineyards, Chenin Blanc, Stellenbosch, South Africa, 2020
Oldenburg Winery White Shi Nangan White 2020
Winery: Oldenburg
Origin: South Africa Stahlingbush
Portuguese: Bai Shi Nan
Abv.: 13.5% Alc. by vol.
Sweetness: Dry type
Body: Medium
Rating: 97
品鉴师：Michelle Cherutti Kowal MW，Stefan Neumann MS，Matt Walls
Drinking period: 2022-2045
Tasting Notes: Enticing aromas of lemon peel, oyster shells, green fruits, wax, candied rose petals and curries. It is a very classic, focused, intense wine, full of vitality and a perfectly blended freshness.
Stellenrust, Chenin Blanc, Stellenbosch, South Africa, 2020
Stalyn Rust White Shi NanGan White 2020
Winery: Stellan Rust
Origin: South Africa Stahlingbush
Portuguese: Bai Shi Nan
Abv.: 13.6% Alc. by vol.
Sweetness: Dry type
Body: Medium
Rating: 96
品鉴师：Michelle Cherutti Kowal MW，Stefan Neumann MS，Matt Walls
Drinking period: 2022-2045
Tasting Notes: Enticing aromas of lemon peel, oyster shells, green fruits, wax, candied rose petals and curries. Very classic, concentrated, intense, vibrant, perfectly blended with a sense of freshness.
Cape Landing, Blackwood Cabernet Sauvignon, Margaret River, Western Australia 2019
Winery: Cape Landing
Region: Margaret River, Australia
Grapevine: Cabernet Sauvignon
Abv.: 14.2% Alc. by vol.
Sweetness: Dry type
Wine: Full
Rating: 98
品鉴师：Michelle Cherutti Kowal MW，Stefan Neumann MS，Matt Walls
Drinking period: 2022-2040
Tasting Notes: Cape Landing is an independent, family-owned winery whose single-garden approach reflects the style of each plot, combining biodiversity, sustainability and conservation of indigenous varieties. The ingredient used to make this wine is the highest quality Cabernet Sauvignon per vintage, with an average annual production of only 1,800 bottles. Aromatic, pure, rich in blackcurrant aromas and rich notes of spices such as dill and rosemary. After the entrance, the higher acidity increases the freshness, and the overall appearance is elegant, delicate, pure and very silky.
Morris, Classic Liqueur Muscat, Rutherglen, Victoria, Australia
Luce Gran Moscato sweet white
Winery: Lusgrain
Region: Victoria, Australia
Grapes: small grain musk, Alexander musk, Syrah
Abv.: 17.5% Alc. by vol.
Sweetness: Sweet type
Wine: Full
Rating: 96
品鉴师：Michelle Cherutti Kowal MW，Stefan Neumann MS，Matt Walls
Drinking period: 2022-2080
Tasting Notes: Fragrant with caramel, sweet nuts, toffee, sweet dates, plums and molasses. On the palate it is silky smooth with orange peel-like acidity that balances the sweet taste. The aftertaste is very long.