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1、001 Cover Admired Wines 2024v2.indd 1001 Cover Admired Wines 2024v2.indd 126/03/2024 09:2626/03/2024 09:26MOST ADMIRED WINE BRANDS 2024 DRINKS INTERNATIONAL 3 ContributorNIGEL HUDDLESTONEditor SHAY WATERWORTHProduction Editor JAQ BAYLESEditorial ResearcherELEANOR YATESArt Editor JAMES DOWNCommercial

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3、 a return to form for Familia Torres.Last year was the first time the brand had fallen outside the podium since the list was born in 2011,but having claimed its seventh title this year,2023 was clearly just a blip.The Spanish producer has consistently showed leadership not just in the development of

4、 grape varieties and styles,but fighting climate change.Overall its been a good year for Spanish wine with 20%of the list consisting of wineries from the Iberian country,only surpassed by France with 28%of the 50 brands.Each year we ensure a percentile rotation of our academy to provide a fair and a

5、ccurate reflection of the global wine trade.Therefore the consistency of the brands which regularly appear in our ranking just one new brand in 2024 and nine re-entries highlights the strength of our results.My personal thanks must go to our main contributor Nigel Huddleston,who has once again provi

6、ded in-depth commentary on our top 50 wine brands,and a final congratulations to each of our Most Admired Wine Brands in 2024.SHAY WATERWORTHMANAGING EDITORCONTENTS4 HOW WE DID ITThe voting explained7 THE TOP 50 Full details of this years Most Admired Wine Brands39 THE LISTAn at-a-glance lowdownISTO

7、CK.COM/THEPALMER4 DRINKS INTERNATIONALThe methodology behind the most admired wine brands votingHOW WE DID ITF For the past 14 years Drinks International has built up a comprehensive voting academy.The 100-strong panel comprises wine buyers,sommeliers,MWs,wine bar owners,writers,influencers and educ

8、ators.Each member is completely independent and has no affiliation with a wine brand to ensure the results are free of any bias.We asked our academy to name the five wine brands they most admire,in descending order.WE WORK HARD TO ENSURE THAT THERE IS A BROAD GEOGRAPHICAL SPREAD WITH A RANGE OF DEMO

9、GRAPHICS AND AN EVEN GENDER SPLITThey were asked to consider the following criteria:The quality and consistency of the wine The price to quality ratio The strength of the branding and marketingOther factors such as sustainability and social and corporate responsibility also play a significant role i

10、n the opinions of our Academy.The votes are weighted,so a brand is awarded five points if it secures a first-place vote,four points for second,three points for third,two points for fourth and a single point if a voter ranks it fifth.We then compile the numbers to create our final tally.Its important

11、 that our academy reflects the wine industry and we therefore work hard to ensure that there is a broad geographical spread with a range of demographics and an even gender split.Voting took place during February 2024 and each year we rotate a proportion of our academy to ensure a progressive voting

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13、DRINKS INTERNATIONAL 7 COUNTRY OF ORIGIN:SPAIN OWNER:TORRES FAMILYF Familia Torres reclaims the top spot this year,reward for its ability to meet a range of consumer needs with quality wines across a variety of price points,while impressing with its green credentials and its work to give new life to

14、 historic grape varieties.As one academy voter noted:“Torres is a world leader when it comes to sustainability.”It co-founded with Jackson Family Wines the International Wineries for Climate Action,an organisation whose membership has grown with haste to almost 50,and includes Yealands and Felton Ro

15、ad in New Zealand,Champagne Lanson,and Californias Opus One.Familia Torres president Miguel Torres says:“The biggest challenge is undoubtedly climate change as this has a profound influence on viticulture,directly affecting harvests,grape yields,and,ultimately,the quality of the wines.Action is need

16、ed urgently,at all levels.“For many years,we have been leading the fight against climate change,adapting and mitigating its effects,but more importantly raising awareness and encouraging collaboration among wineries to address this critical issue.”Spain,the UK,Germany,Canada,Denmark,Ireland,Sweden,t

17、he Netherlands,Japan,Norway and Mexico are the principal markets for a group whose sales in 2023 topped 246m,but Miguel Torres acknowledges that the hangover from the global pandemic and the subsequent cost of living crisis have made trading tough.“It was a complex year due to the increase in materi

18、al and energy costs,a generalised slowdown in wine consumption,and a tendency among importers to reduce stocks,”he says.“Our sales dropped slightly across most markets,although we managed to achieve growth in countries such as the US,the Netherlands and Cuba.“In terms of channels,travel retail had a

19、 good performance too,which is an indication of the resurgence of tourism.“Looking ahead to 2024,we are optimistic and anticipate steady growth within our main markets.”Among the companys standout wines are Mas La Plana from Peneds,Milmanda and Grans Muralles from Conca de Barber and Mas de la Rosa

20、from Priorat.ANCESTRAL VARIETIESTorres launched two wines in 2024 from its programme to recover ancestral grape varieties and give them a role in the modern winemaking world.Gonfaus 2021 is a single varietal red from Costers del Segre in a release of just 1,118 bottles,and Clos Ancestral White is a

21、blend of Forcada and Xarel.lo from Peneds.Miguel Torres adds:“This is a project I started 40 years ago to recover pre-phylloxera Catalan varieties,but it was my son Miguel and my daughter Mireia who really made it grow.“We are now focusing on those varieties that have both a great potential and are

22、better adapted to the current climate conditions.”Torres also launched a new Rioja called Malpastor last year and added Casals vermouth to its portfolio.Miguel Torres puts the brands repeated success in the Most Admired list down to“our commitment to environmental sustainability,our international pr

23、esence and our passion for winemaking crafting quality,authentic wines”.He adds:“Torres is much more than a brand.Its a family of more than 150 years and five generations,profoundly devoted to winemaking and viticulture.“In my opinion,most people see us as a traditional yet dynamic brand,reliable an

24、d strongly committed to nature.”1 FAMILIA TORRES“FOR MANY YEARS,WE HAVE BEEN LEADING THE FIGHT AGAINST CLIMATE CHANGE,ADAPTING AND MITIGATING ITS EFFECTS”007 No1 Admired Wines 2024.indd 7007 No1 Admired Wines 2024.indd 726/03/2024 09:3426/03/2024 09:34MOST ADMIRED WINE BRANDS 2024 DRINKS INTERNATION

25、AL 9 COUNTRY OF ORIGIN:ARGENTINA OWNER:CATENA FAMILYA After five consecutive years in our top three,Catena Zapata is clearly making good on what managing director Laura Catena calls its“vision to make Argentine wines that stand with the best of the world”.One of our academy voters said:“Catena Zapat

26、a is not only one of the worlds leading winemakers but its diverse portfolio speaks highly of Argentina,pushing boundaries,exploring and expressing complex terroir,and making outstanding vintages year after year.”Another praised its“remarkable winemaking techniques,philosophy and quality”and that it

27、 is“leading the charge in sustainability”.The company was founded by Nicola Catena in 1902 and is the oldest Argentinian winery still in the hands of the founding family.Laura is the fourth generation of the family to take the helm.She puts quality above all else and says the business benchmarks its

28、 own wines by blind tasting them against wines that are twice the price.Not content with just making great wine,Laura founded the Catena Institute of Wine in 1995,to help producers in the country truly understand terroir and how to get the best out of it.The producer has its own proprietary Catena C

29、uttings massale selection from which it replenishes its own vineyards.Lauras work has continued the huge steps forward taken by her father,Nicols Catena Zapata,a pioneer in high-altitude vineyard planting,inspired by his exposure to Bordeaux and Napa wines on his international travels.His championin

30、g of vineyards at altitude led the companys wines in particular Malbec to their fresh and elegant style.Robert Parker described the 2004 vintage of the eponymously named Nicols Catena Zapata as“Argentinas equivalent of a great vintage of Lafite-Rothschild”.PERFECT SCORESCatena calculates that a 100-

31、point score given by Parkers Wine Advocate to its Adrianna Vineyard River Malbec 2021 in 2023 means that vineyard now has more perfect scores from Parker and other critics than any other South American winery.Nicols Catena Zapata had planted Adrianna with Cabernet Sauvignon and Chardonnay cuttings f

32、rom France and Malbec from the 75-year-old Anglica vineyard,proving to sceptics that such varieties could ripen in its cool climate location.The architecture of Catenas Mendoza winery is based on a pyramid shape from Mayan civilisation and forms the centrepiece of an estate which took number one pos

33、ition in the wine tourism classification Worlds Best Vineyards in 2023.The accolade came in the same year that Catena opened its first restaurant at the site.It is named Anglica Cocina Maestra,after the family matriarch Anglica Zapata,another pioneer of wine education.Catena has its own teams of exp

34、ort managers in the US,Canada,Latin America,Europe and Asia and counts the US,UK,Brazil,Canada,Netherlands and China among its biggest markets.Laura Catenas work to improve wine knowledge among both the industry and consumers was recognised in 2023 when she was given the ambassadorial role of honora

35、ry president by the London-based Wine&Spirit Education Trust.2 CATENA ZAPATA“THE BUSINESS BENCHMARKS ITS OWN WINES BY BLIND TASTING THEM AGAINST WINES THAT ARE TWICE THE PRICE”CREDIT:CATENA ZAPATA009 No2 Admired Wines 2024.indd 9009 No2 Admired Wines 2024.indd 926/03/2024 09:3526/03/2024 09:3510 DRI

36、NKS INTERNATIONALCOUNTRY OF ORIGIN:AUSTRALIA OWNER:TREASURY WINE ESTATESWWith the release of its inaugural Chinese Winemaking Trial 521 Cabernet Sauvignon-Marselan last July,Penfolds global sourcing strategy stretched its reach into four countries:Australia,France,the US and China.The move seems fit

37、ting for a brand/producer that has always been renowned for its versatility,its wines finding homes just as easily in supermarkets as fine wine merchants in its major markets,though always with the quality stamp of Penfolds-ness.Or,as the Penfolds brand team more poetically puts it:“A structural and

38、 stylistic genetic link cascades across Penfolds wines,regardless of where they are sourced or made a recognisable and consistent house style unbound by country,vine or time.”One academy voter bracketed Penfolds with Planeta,Ridge and Ramon Bilbao as“brands that offer value for money even those at h

39、igher price points that are relevant to contemporary consumers,releasing interesting wines and presenting them in a compelling way”.Penfolds headed the top five of another voters list that also included Australian rivals Henschke and Yalumba alongside CVNE and Marqus de Riscal,who“all possess a grea

40、t culture of winemaking and inclusiveness”.The Chinese project was just one element in a busy 2023 for Gago and white winemaker Kym Schroeter to produce Penfolds V.FIRST RELEASESOther developments in 2023 included the first releases of Bin 21 Barossa Valley Grenache and a single vineyard Oakville Na

41、pa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon from the revered Gamble Ranch vineyard.Penfolds also extended its French winemaking projects last year with the second iteration of Penfolds II Cabernet Sauvignon/Merlot,made in partnership with Dourthe in Bordeaux.The first was in 2022,the same year that Penfolds put wi

42、nemakers on the ground in the French region for the first time to make the trial wine FWT 585 at Cambon La Pelouse.Penfolds reach outside of its Australian homeland has continued into 2024 with an extension of its Champagne-making partnership with Thinot in the form of the launch of Cuve Brut,follow

43、ing on from the release of three vintage Champagnes five years ago.Penfolds has recently expanded its fine wine presence on the La Place de Bordeaux marketplace with listings for wines including Grange,Bin 707 Cabernet Sauvignon,Yattarna Chardonnay and RWT Bin 798 Barossa Valley Shiraz.Penfolds cele

44、brates its 180th anniversary in 2024 and has more“milestone moments”and new wine releases chalked in for the rest of the year.One of the highlights will be a design takeover of Grange by the Japanese streetwear creative Nig,who first worked with Penfolds on a range of One by Penfolds wines in 2023.T

45、he Grange collection numbers 1,500 75cl bottles and 150 magnums,with each gift box containing a bandana and a bottle neck tag designed by him.3 PENFOLDS“A STRUCTURAL AND STYLISTIC GENETIC LINK CASCADES ACROSS PENFOLDS WINES,REGARDLESS OF WHERE THEY ARE SOURCED OR MADE”Penfolds.The year also brought

46、a new project blending optimal vintages of its Yattarna Australian Chardonnay as a counterpart to the esteemed Grange G Series in red wine.Yattarna vintages from 2011,2012,2014,2016 and 2021 were blended by chief winemaker Peter 010 No3 Admired Wines 2024.indd 10010 No3 Admired Wines 2024.indd 1026/

47、03/2024 09:3626/03/2024 09:36MOST ADMIRED WINE BRANDS 2024COUNTRY OF ORIGIN:ITALY OWNER:MARCHESI ANTINORIT There are few wine producers with such a long history as that of Tuscanys family-owned Antinori,dating back to 1385,when Giovanni di Piero Antinori became a member of the Vintners Guild of Flor

48、ence.Though its been knocked off pole position in this years chart it has been a consistent presence in the top echelons for several years.Antinoris Italian wine portfolio includes:Tignanello featured separately at number 46 on the list and Solaia from its Tenuta Tignanello estate;Guado al Tasso fro

49、m complex terroir in Bolgheri;and Cervaro della Sala from Umbria,one of the first Italian whites to be matured in barriques and intended for long bottle ageing,launched in 1985.“The balance between tradition and innovation has always been our leitmotif and,probably,the key to our success,”says March

50、esi Antinori president Albiera Antinori.“Marchesi Antinori is the combination of different estates.Each one is considered as autonomous and individual,with its own dedicated staff,vineyards,vinification and ageing cellars.“This is the only way to develop a strong connection with the territory,the gr

51、ape varieties that are grown there and,consequently,to reach the finest quality in all our wines.”Combined annual sales top 1 million cases,with Italy,the US,Germany,Switzerland,Canada and the UK the biggest markets.Antinori adds:“Given the nature of our company,where production is ruled by Mother N

52、ature,growth has to be gradual but consistent in order to maintain the quality.Based on that,we are happy with the constant growth reached in the past five years.“These results were obtained thanks to the consistent quality of our wines,which is our most important asset.”DOMESTIC PRIORITYItaly has a

53、lways been the most important market,he says.“This is a result we are particularly proud of,as the domestic market represents a priority for us.“With reference to foreign markets we are currently exported to around 170 countries we have seen a general upswing in the horeca channel and travel retail,

54、able to offset the downturns related to inflation and geopolitical instability,he adds.“In January 2024 we have constituted a Napa-based import company,Vinattieri 1385 for the US.“We also hope that emerging and smaller markets will continue their growth.”Sustainability is also high on the Antinori a

55、genda.“The climate and the environment are precious assets,deeply respected and protected by every farmer,”says Antinori.“As vintners with very long traditions,the stewardship of the land has always been a top priority for us.“Our vineyard management is oriented towards responsibility and our fundam

56、ental values are respect for the land and the maintenance of its natural balances.For a family business like ours,this cannot fail to be a priority.”In 2023 Antinori completed the acquisition of the Napa winery Stags Leap famously the winner of the historic US versus Bordeaux Judgement of Paris tast

57、ing in 1976 in which it had already held a 15%stake for 16 years.Antinori was the official wine supplier to golfs Ryder Cup in 2023,with Villa Antinori Bianco and Rosso Toscana wines chosen as“wines of choice”for the tournament ahead of other leading Italian labels.4 ANTINORI“OUR FUNDAMENTAL VALUES

58、ARE RESPECT FOR THE LAND AND THE MAINTENANCE OF ITS NATURAL BALANCES”011 No4 Admired Wines 2024.indd 11011 No4 Admired Wines 2024.indd 1126/03/2024 09:3726/03/2024 09:3712 DRINKS INTERNATIONAL6 VEGA SICILIACOUNTRY OF ORIGIN:SPAIN OWNER:LVAREZ FAMILYTop London wine merchant Berry Bros&Rudd refers to

59、Ribera del Dueros Vega Sicilia as“Spains first growth”in its sales blurb on the producer.Its an unofficial accolade of course,but not too wide of the mark for a genuine fine wine that earns admiration and instils passion among connoisseurs and collectors in the same way as the famous Bordeaux houses

60、.When making the original first growth comparison,wine writer Hugh Johnson narrowed it down to a warmer climate version of one house in particular,“Latour of a vintage that has raisined the grapes and fried the picking crews”.In the voting for this Top 50,the Spanish producer resonated with one acad

61、emy member because of is“prestige,supported by a long-term progression”.That timeline began way back in 1864 when Eloy Lacanda y Chaves laid the foundations by planting Bordeaux varieties alongside the local Tinto Fino,but the big strides forward in quality came after 1982,when the business came und

62、er the ownership of the lvarez family who still own it today.It has a small but clearly defined portfolio of three wines.The signature wine is nico,whose release only occurs with the best vintages after 10 years of maturation and which has decades of extra bottle-ageing potential.nico Reserva Especi

63、al is a multi-vintage blend and Valbuena is a Tinto Fino aged for five years in American oak.Vega Sicilia is the only Spanish producer on the Liv-ex Power 100 index,which analyses trends in the secondary wine market.It owns Pintia in the upcoming Toro region and runs the Macn estate in Rioja as a jo

64、int venture with Benjamin de Rothschild.Vega Sicilia is part of the exclusive Premum Familiae Vin club,whose other 11 members include the Rothschild,Torres,Antinori and Symington clans.6 65 CHTEAU DYQUEMCOUNTRY OF ORIGIN:FRANCE OWNER:LVMHChteau dYquems luscious,silky texture and complexity of flavou

65、rs,criss-crossing between apricots,almonds,mandarins,vanilla and crme brle,makes it the sort of wine that creates devotees rather than mere drinkers.US president Thomas Jefferson ordered 360 bottles of the Sauternes wine for himself and George Washington.In 1859,Grand Duke Constantine,brother of Tsa

66、r Alexander I of Russia,spent 20,000 francs on a 900-litre barrel of Yquem,almost four times the going price at the time.At the behest of Emperor Meiji,it was one of the first western brands to be introduced into Japan in the late 19th century.And in the 1980s,a French astronaut took a supply of sma

67、ll bottles on a space mission.Its said that it takes the fruit of a single vine to make one glass of dYquem.Five passes are made through the vineyard each harvest time to ensure that grapes are only picked when botrytis has worked its magic.There are only 113ha of vines 75%Smillon and 25%Sauvignon B

68、lanc around 100ha of which produce grapes in any given vintage.Yields are around a third of those in other parts of Sauternes and production clocks in at some 8,000 cases a year.Prices are understandably high.The luxury London store Hedonism Wines which has a wall of historic vintages on display beh

69、ind glass has a bottle of 1831 in stock,with a 21,000 price-tag.A half-bottle of 2016 will set you back a mere 225.One devotee among our voting academy said:“Chteau dYquem has been a frontrunner for sweet wines and a winemaker that has been able to keep quality at the highest level for many years.It

70、 is important to showcase how great this wine brand is.”A dry white wine,Y,was created in 1959 and is a little easier,and cheaper,to buy,though only 33 vintages have been released thus far.“ITS SAID THAT IT TAKES THE FRUIT OF A SINGLE VINE TO MAKE ONE GLASS OF DYQUEM”5 5012-013 No5-8 Admired Wines 2

71、024.indd 12012-013 No5-8 Admired Wines 2024.indd 1226/03/2024 14:1126/03/2024 14:11MOST ADMIRED WINE BRANDS 20247 78 CHTEAU MARGAUXCOUNTRY OF ORIGIN:FRANCE OWNER:MENTZELOPOULOS FAMILYLast year was a momentous one for Chteau Margaux,with chief executive Corinne Mentzelopoulos announcing in October th

72、at she was retiring after 43 years to hand over the reins to her offspring Alexis Leven-Mentzelopoulos and Alexandra Petit-Mentzelopoulos.Corinne took over the running of the Mdoc property in 1980 at the age of 27,after the sudden death of her father Andr,head of the grocery group Flix Potin,whod bo

73、ught it three years earlier.She continued her fathers good work in renovating somewhat neglected vineyards and winery buildings,creating the platform for Margauxs reputation to be raised back to its former glory on the global stage,with the help of acclaimed oenologist mile Peynaud.Its status as one

74、 of the original five Bordeaux first growths and annual production of its first red wine of just 150,000 bottles mean its in the vanguard of a group of French wines that command stratospheric prices at auction.Back in the 18th century,a 1771 vintage Margaux had been the first Bordeaux red wine to ap

75、pear in a Christies auction catalogue.A bottle of 1787 etched with the initials of third US president Thomas Jefferson an early devotee even holds the record for the highest insurance value of any bottle of wine ever to have been broken.Margaux released a second white wine under its Pavillon Blanc l

76、abel in early 2024.The wine is made with Sauvignon Blanc grapes deemed to fall short of the quality required for the iconic Pavillon Blanc du Chteau Margaux first released in 1920 but to be too good to waste.The first release of Pavillon Blanc Second Vin is from the 2022 vintage and production amoun

77、ts to just 8,000 bottles.“BACK IN THE 18TH CENTURY,A 1771 VINTAGE MARGAUX HAD BEEN THE FIRST BORDEAUX RED WINE TO APPEAR IN A CHRISTIES AUCTION CATALOGUE”7 DOMAINE DE LA ROMANE-CONTICOUNTRY OF ORIGIN:FRANCE OWNER:DE VILLAINE AND LEROY/ROCH FAMILIESWhen two-Michelin star restaurant Le Gavroche closed

78、 its doors in London for the final time after 57 years,on 13 January,it was little surprise that Domaine de la Romane-Contis name headed the publicity for the wine inventory going up for auction at Christies.Bottles of Romane-Conti Grand Cru 2013 are expected to sell for anything from 9,000-12,000 a

79、 bottle when the hammer falls this/next month April.Comprising nine grands crus running north to south:chzeaux,Grands chzeaux,Richebourg,Romane-St-Vivant,Romane-Conti,La Tche,Corton,Corton-Charlemagne and Montrachet it is easily the most celebrated name in Burgundy,and some might argue the whole Fre

80、nch wine industry.Evidence of its elevated status can be found in its exemption from the Burgundian law that prohibits naming a domaine after a specific vineyard.Old vines and low yields make supplies scarce.The Chardonnay plantings of its only white-producing vineyard,Montrachet,amount to less than

81、 a single hectare,with average vine age at 62 years and annual production of just 250 cases.Reds,all from Pinot Noir,are sought after for their richness and ageing ability.Auction prices tend to be suitably high.Two Methuselahs of La Tche went into a Sothebys sale of wines from the collection of Tai

82、wanese tech entrepreneur Pierre Chen last year with an estimate of US$190,000 each.Domaine de la Romane-Conti affectionately known as DRC by its fans headed the selection of one voter because of“a combination of utter dedication to quality and a commitment to improve”,but that somewhat clinical asse

83、ssment seems to understate a collection of wines that induces weakness of the knees and a flourish of superlatives among connoisseurs who come into contact with it.8 8012-013 No5-8 Admired Wines 2024.indd 13012-013 No5-8 Admired Wines 2024.indd 1326/03/2024 14:1126/03/2024 14:11MOST ADMIRED WINE BRA

84、NDS 2024 DRINKS INTERNATIONAL 15 9 CVNECOUNTRY OF ORIGIN:SPAIN OWNER:URRUTIA FAMILYCVNE has surged up 22 places to gatecrash the top 10 this year.It wins admiration from both trade and consumers for its ability to make wines with a common touch that achieve wide distribution,alongside genuinely worl

85、d class fine wines that get connoisseurs purring.Its achieved 100 Robert Parker points for a number of wines over the years.Compaa Vincola del Norte de Espaa to give it its full title is now under its fifth generation of Urrutia family management.Its best known for Rioja,where the bulk of its vineya

86、rd holdings are located,but also has still winemaking projects in Valdeorras in Galicia and Ribera del Duero.In 2023,CVNE bought Bodegas Val,welcoming the Ras Baixas region into its fold for the first time and adding Albario wines in the process.Val was one of the driving forces in the creation of t

87、he Ras Baixas appellation in 1988.Chief executive Victor Urrutia said at the time:“CVNE is a national treasure and our objective is to be Spains most important winery.Buying La Val will help us consolidate this objective.”CVNE also planted 30ha of vines in Pearanda last year,to increase significantl

88、y its coverage in Ribera del Duero.Other investment in recent years has included a new cellar for white wines at Haro in Rioja Alta.Val is the eighth winery in the CVNE group,four of which are in Rioja.One of them,Contino,was the first single vineyard wine estate in the region in 1974,influencing ot

89、hers to follow its lead across the region in the decades that followed.Another fine wine in its portfolio,Imperial,is aged in a cellar designed by Gustave Eiffel,of Paris tower fame,deploying steel trusses instead of columns to support the roof to ease barrel management.CVNEs biggest export markets

90、are the UK,US and Switzerland.9 910 GAJACOUNTRY OF ORIGIN:ITALY OWNER:GAJA FAMILYGaja is a rare thing in the upper reaches of the Most Admired Wine Brands rankings as an Italian producer that doesnt owe its fame and fortune to Tuscany.Though that region does feature among its estate holdings,the pro

91、ducers home is the Barbaresco region of Piedmont,where its made a habit of innovation since the 19th century.It was the first Italian producer to make a single varietal wine,introduced Bordeaux varieties into the mix and aged wines in barriques before others.The company origins go back to 1856 when

92、the Gaja family began selling their own wines to go with the food at their tavern.It took the then unusual step of bottling its wine to supply Italian troops serving in Abyssinia at the end of the 19th century.The path to genuine world wine stardom didnt come until after the Second World War,however

93、,when Giovanni Gaja began buying quality vineyards across Barbaresco.His son,Angelo,took things to the next level in the late 1960s,launching the first single vineyard wine in the shape of Sori San Lorenzo.Under Angelo,Gaja achieved the worldwide recognition it has today.His decision to plant Cabern

94、et Sauvignon on what was prime land for the indigenous Nebbiolo grape was taken,he said,because producing world-class Cabernet was necessary to win global acclaim.The move didnt meet with the approval of his father,however.Its claimed that the reason Gajas Cabernet is called Damargi which translates

95、 into English as“what a shame”was because that was Giovannis reaction to the news.Gajas wines have become some of the most consistent performers on international secondary fine wine markets in recent years.It was ranked by one voter at the top of a suite of producers featuring Chteau Margaux,Ridge,P

96、laneta and Antinori as representing“the best of the best wines for identity,heritage,longevity and terroir.”“UNDER ANGELO,GAJA ACHIEVED THE WORLDWIDE RECOGNITION IT HAS TODAY”1010015 No9-10 Admired Wines 2024.indd 15015 No9-10 Admired Wines 2024.indd 1526/03/2024 09:4126/03/2024 09:41MOST ADMIRED WI

97、NE BRANDS 2024 DRINKS INTERNATIONAL 17 11 LA RIOJA ALTACOUNTRY OF ORIGIN:SPAIN OWNER:PRIVATE CONSORTIUMLa Rioja Altas reputation on the world wine stage continues to grow and it now sits on the fringes of our top 10.One voter picked it first in a list of fellow Spanish producers,including Marqus de

98、Riscal and CVNE,a group of“wineries that produce wine of great quality and typicality,with respect for their territory”.La Rioja Alta president Guillermo de Aranzabal Agudo says last year saw a rebuilding of its Aster wine portfolio and the release of the best ever vintage of Finca El Otero,the 2019

99、.He adds:“We launched a new brand,El Espino,introducing a new style of wine in Ribera del Duero:more elegant,more delicate,more contemporary,which combines vigour and elegance,power and delicacy,terroir and distinction.”The company is generally focused on quality over quantity he adds,leading to hig

100、her prices.“Across all our brands,average prices have risen by 22%,just in 2023,”he says.“At the same time,weve improved our distribution,selling wine now in 90-plus countries and almost all states in the US.“To manage this growth,weve implemented an allocation system for our brands across all marke

101、ts local,international and direct sales.“The US,UK,Switzerland,Sweden,Germany and Mexico are strong markets and improving.”111112 KANONKOP1212COUNTRY OF ORIGIN:SOUTH AFRICA OWNER:KRIGE FAMILYThe Kanonkop estate was established as a fruit farm in 1929 by Paul Sauer,who balanced agriculture with a pla

102、ce in the South African parliament for the next four decades.The first vines werent planted until the Second World War and rapid expansion followed in the 1960s,supplying grapes to a large co-operative.Kanonkop was established as a wine brand in its own right the following decade.It celebrated its 5

103、0th anniversary in 2023.Today the business is run by Sauers grandsons Johann and Paul Krige,and its major markets are in the UK,Scandinavia,North America and South Africa itself.“Our success over the past 20-25 years is mainly due to remaining terroirists and staying focused,concentrating on what we

104、 are good at and not trying to reinvent the wheel,”says Johann.The brand is the fastest climber on this years list,up a whopping 31 places.One voter put Kanonkop in the company of fellow South African producers Raats,Stellenrust and Vilafont in their selection.“These estates all represent the modern

105、 face of South African fine wine,”they said.“Through their top-quality winemaking they are taking brand South Africa forward and representing the country on a global stage.“The wines manage to be distinctly of the Cape,while able to stand shoulder to shoulder with the worlds top wines.”“THE BRAND IS

106、 THE FASTEST CLIMBER ON THIS YEARS LIST,UP A WHOPPING 31 PLACES”017 No11-12 Admired Wines 2024.indd 17017 No11-12 Admired Wines 2024.indd 1726/03/2024 09:4926/03/2024 09:4918 DRINKS INTERNATIONALMOST ADMIRED WINE BRANDS 202414 CONCHA Y TOROCOUNTRY OF ORIGIN:CHILEOWNER:CONCHA Y TOROThe Chilean giants

107、 latest reported annual global sales were CLP837.2 million(678.9m)and it is a major presence in the UK,US,Brazil and Mexico in addition to its home market.It had a busy 2023,adding several new products in order to“bring the world of wine closer to consumers and thus expand the category”.The launch i

108、n Chile and Brazil of Casillero del Diablo Devils Carnaval was aimed at attracting younger consumers with low involvement in the traditional wine category,with a range that comprises Phenomenal Sauvignon,Fabulous Red,Spectacular Cabernet and Fantastic Sweet.In the UK,Joy was introduced with the obje

109、ctive of demystifying wine for non-connoisseurs and a younger audience.Conch y Toro also added to its Frontera range,the bestselling Chilean brand in the US,with the Sweet Selection.Carbonated wines under the name Frontera Spritzer were launched in Costa Rica and Poland.Deep Carmenre joined the Diab

110、lo range and there were a number of promotional activities around the Puente Alto appellation within Chile as part of the companys premiumisation strategy,with winemakers fronting seven outreach events.Concha y Toro says that premium products now account for 51.9%of its sales,compared to just 37.8%f

111、 ve years ago.Mexico,the UK and Ireland have seen the fastest growth over that period.13 CHATEAU MUSARCOUNTRY OF ORIGIN:LEBANONOWNER:HOCHAR FAMILYLebanons most famous wine brand returns to the list this year as our highest re-entry.Its a well-earned reward for a company that at various moments in it

112、s history has had to contend with political uncertainty and war in addition to the usual winemaker worries of the weather and economics.The winery was established by Gaston Hochar in 1930 at the tender age of 20,but the international reputation of its Bordeaux-inspired wines especially reds was forg

113、ed af er his son Serge became chief winemaker in 1959.In 2024,one of our voters was in awe of its“consistent and improving quality,and excellent value for money across most price points”.Another added that“Musar is pure luxury and these wines age so well”.Today,the business is led by Serges sons Gas

114、ton and Marc,the former overseeing the winery and the latter the commercial side.Marc puts Musars reputation down to provenance,“the very strong identity of our wines,the appeal it creates with drinkers who f nd in Musar something they rarely f nd in other wines”.In 2023,Musar completed a refurbishm

115、ent of the winery with extra vat capacity,and planted an additional 10ha of vineyards to its stock of 200ha in the Bekaa Valley.Global sales are 600,000 cases,with the US,UK,Lebanon and Scandinavia doing most of the heavy lif ing.France was its fastest-growing market last year.141415 CHTEAU CHEVAL B

116、LANCCOUNTRY OF ORIGIN:FRANCEOWNER:LVMHThe St-milion producer sits on a patchwork of sand,gravel and clay soils,with Cabernet Franc,Merlot and a small amount of Cabernet Sauvignon growing on 45 plots across 39ha.The conf guration has been practically unchanged since the 1830s when Jean-Jacques Ducass

117、e bought the core of todays estate and added plots purchased from neighbouring Chteau Figeac.The terroir gives Cheval Blancs wines a freshness,complexity and f nesse that of en makes prices among the punchiest when Bordeauxs en primeur season swings around.It was ranked Premier Grand Cru Classe A in

118、 every St-milion classif cation since the systems inception in 1954 until opting not to retain the status in the latest iteration in 2022.Cheval Blanc has made its mark on popular culture,featuring in the f lms Bottle Shock,Sideways,Ratatouille,Never Say Never Againalong with the f nal Naked Gunmovi

119、e,and the TV shows Frasierand Rumpole of the Bailey.Pierre-Olivier Clouet,technical director at the estate since 2008,became managing director last year,with Pierre Lurton moving up to become chairman.Lurton had managed the company since 1998 when the estate was taken over by LVMH boss Bernard Arnau

120、lt and Belgian businessman Albert Frre.“CHEVAL BLANC HAS MADE ITS MARK ON POPULAR CULTURE,FEATURING IN THE FILMS BOTTLE SHOCK,SIDEWAYS AND RATATOUILLE”018 No13-15 Admired Wines 2024.indd 18018 No13-15 Admired Wines 2024.indd 1826/03/2024 09:4926/03/2024 09:49MOST ADMIRED WINE BRANDS 2024 DRINKS INTE

121、RNATIONAL 21 16 CLOUDY BAYCOUNTRY OF ORIGIN:NEW ZEALAND OWNER:LVMHMembers of the voting academy were restrainedly matter-of-fact in their assessment of the virtues of Cloudy Bay.One gave it the nod for having“a clear brand strategy across its products”,while another praised the“quality,consistency a

122、nd value of its wines on a long-term and improving basis”.Such a circumspect approach is a far cry from the hullabaloo that greeted each vintage in the years immediately after its 1985 launch by David Hohnen and winemaker Kevin Judd,when bottles changed hands for crazy prices.These days its much les

123、s of a rollercoaster ride,with the flagship Sauvignon Blanc arguably the quintessential expression of Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc that accounts for is position as the number one New Zealand wine on our list.Low yields and gentle ripening conditions led winemaking director Nikolai St George to descri

124、be the 2023 vintage of Cloudy Bays flagship Sauvignon Blanc as“a wine of immense drive and concentration”.Under LVMH stewardship since 2010,the Cloudy Bay portfolio has expanded to include Chardonnay,Pinot Noir and sparkling wines.It also makes a barrel-fermented Sauvignon Blanc called Te Koko and a

125、 Pinot Noir from Central Otago under the name Te Wahi.17 CHTEAU HAUT-BRIONCOUNTRY OF ORIGIN:FRANCE OWNER:DOMAINE CLARENCE DILLONGraves producer Haut-Brion is one of the most celebrated names in Bordeaux and the only one of the original members of the 1885 first 18 MONTESCOUNTRY OF ORIGIN:CHILE OWNER

126、:AURELIO MONTESThe Chilean company deploys some unconventional techniques to give it the edge in wine quality.Its winery at La Finca de Apalta was designed using feng shui principles in an attempt to channel positive energy into the winemaking process.The 800 new French oak barrels lying in its thea

127、trical semi-circular underground cellar are played Gregorian chants to ease them though the maturation process.It favours colder-weather varieties such as Sauvignon Blanc,Chardonnay and Pinot Noir to suit the location of its vineyards in Aconcagua Costa,where the vines come under the influence of co

128、oling Pacific Ocean breezes.The quality of its wines are certainly being noticed and it has stormed up 14 places to claim a top 20 spot on the Most Admired Wines list this year.One voter bracketed Montes with South African producers Kanonkop,Nederburg and Vilafont,plus Cloudy Bay of New Zealand,as“t

129、op-quality brands that are widely available,covering a broad base of price points”and that“offer incredible value in key markets marred by rising inflation”.1818growth Bordeaux classification from outside Mdoc.Taking its name from the Haut-Brion gravel hillsides on which it sits,the property claims

130、to have been the first Bordeaux vineyard to be named after its terrain rather than the parish or the owner.Haut-Brion was hit hard by phylloxera in the 1880s and coaxed back to its former 19th-century glory after being bought by the Dillon banking family of New York in 1935.The current chief executi

131、ve,Prince Robert of Luxembourg,is the fourth generation to take the reins.The chteau is an official partner of the Oscars,where its La Clart de Haut-Brion was served at the nominees dinner and in the winners lobby.Its wines have had walk-on parts in numerous blockbuster films and TV series themselve

132、s,including The Crown,Succession,Mission Impossible:Dead Reckoning,Billions,Emily in Paris and Bernadette.Charles II of England and the diarist Samuel Pepys are among the famous fans from Haut-Brions past.021 No16-18 Admired Wines 2024.indd 21021 No16-18 Admired Wines 2024.indd 2126/03/2024 09:5426/

133、03/2024 09:5422 DRINKS INTERNATIONALMOST ADMIRED WINE BRANDS 202419 FAUSTINOCOUNTRY OF ORIGIN:SPAINOWNER:FAMILIA MARTNEZ ZABALAThe smoked black bottle of the Faustino I Rioja Gran Reserva must be one of the most famous pieces of wine packaging in the world.It stands out as something dif erent but al

134、so acts as a sign of consistency,quality and reassurance to consumers in an increasingly crowded global wine market.The current generation is the fourth in charge of the family f rm since it was founded by Eleuterio Martinez Arzok in 1861.Faustino has stormed up 20 places since last years Most Admir

135、ed vote.One of the 2024 academy gave it the nod for its“quality,well-known brands and price policy”.Another was more expansive,giving it credit as“possibly one of the most emblematic wineries,due to its way of working and transmitting its way of understanding wine in its dif erent areas”.The company

136、 is undertaking a major project to overhaul visitor facilities and improve production and sustainability at its Rioja headquarters,in conjunction with Foster&Partners,the British architectural practice whose other projects have included Wembley Stadium,Hong Kong international Airport and the renovat

137、ion of the Reichstag building in Berlin.Bodegas Faustino and sister property Bodegas Marqus de Vitoria last year became the f rst Rioja wineries to achieve Sustainable Wineries for Climate Protection certif cation.20 HENSCHKECOUNTRY OF ORIGIN:AUSTRALIAOWNER:HENSCHKE FAMILYThe Henschke family celebra

138、ted 60 years of its acclaimed single-vine-yard Hill of Grace Shiraz with the global release of the 2018 vintage.The wine was the headline news in the companys broader Henschke 2018 single vineyard release,which also included Hill of Roses Shiraz,Mount Edelstone Shiraz,The Wheelwright Shiraz and Cyri

139、l Henschke Cabernet Sauvignon.The Hill of Grace wine garnered two 100-point reviews from notable Australian critics and nine of 99 points from others around the world.One MW in our own voting academy had Henschke heading a list that featured Ridge,Vega Sicilia and Yalumba,as“producers trying to deli

140、ver top quality,whatever the price point”.Another voter put it in the esteemed company of both Domaine de la Romane-Conti and Penfolds as producers that of er“superb quality and operate at a higher level”.North America is Henschkes fastest-growing market in a successful export programme that reaches

141、 the UK,continental Europe and Asia.Henschke received Sustainable Winegrowing Australia certif cation in 2023 for its work in water management,dedicating land to biodiversity enhancement and best practice soil management.Viticulturist Prue Henschke was named as the inaugural inductee in Australian c

142、ritic James Hallidays Hall of Fame.21 LOUIS LATOURCOUNTRY OF ORIGIN:FRANCEOWNER:LATOUR FAMILYWith heritage going back to 1797,Louis Latour is a famous name in Burgundy and one of the regions largest grands crus vineyard owners,with more than 25ha under vine,a portion of which is replanted each year

143、to restore and oxygenate the soils.Total holdings cover 48ha of vineyards,from the red grands crus of Chambertin and Romane-Saint-Vivant in the Cte de Nuits to the whites of Corton-Charlemagne and Chevalier-Montrachet in Cte de Beaune.The gravity-fed Cuverie Corton Grancey winery in Aloxe-Corton,bui

144、lt in f ve tiers in a hillside,was the f rst purpose-designed winery in France.Last year saw renovation of Latours production facilities in Beaune and its winery in Beaujolais in a year when the US,UK,Canada,Japan,Honk Kong and Taiwan provided its fastest growing markets.It opened up new markets in

145、several countries and says it is always seeking to expand its already strong global network.“The Asia Pacif c region is still growing for Burgundy and our exposure to the Chinese market is still very limited compared to other regions like Bordeaux or countries like Australia,”the company told DI.“Bu

146、t it will expand:it is not a question of if,it is a question of when.”22 CHTEAU PETRUSCOUNTRY OF ORIGIN:FRANCEOWNER:MOUEIX FAMILY/ALEJANDRO SANT0 DOMINGOWhen hip-hop star Jay-Z threw a 54th birthday party in Bordeaux last December,Petrus was on the itinerary for a tour of nearby vineyards for guests

147、,who were treated to bottles of the 1969 vintage,the year of his birth.Thats a measure of the esteem in which Petrus is held by rich and famous wine enthusiasts around the world.It wasnt always the case,however;it was only af er World War II that the f rst truly great vintages won international accl

148、aim.Bordeaux merchant Jean-Pierre Moueix was instrumental in building the chteaus reputation,f rst as distributor and then owner from the 1960s.Being relatively late to the Bordeaux party and located in Pomerol,Petrus is not recognised by the Bordeaux wine classif cation system.But the relative scar

149、city the vineyard covers just 11ha and undoubted greatness of its wines means that Ptrus commands some of the highest auction prices of any Bordeaux chteau.Petrus dominated a sale at Sothebys in New York in September 2023,with 135 lots from the chteau,including 12 bottles of 1961 that sold for$118,7

150、50.1919022 No19-22 Admired Wines 2024.indd 22022 No19-22 Admired Wines 2024.indd 2226/03/2024 09:5526/03/2024 09:5524 DRINKS INTERNATIONAL MOST ADMIRED WINE BRANDS 202425 CONO SURCOUNTRY OF ORIGIN:CHILE OWNER:CONCHA Y TOROEven though its a subsidiary of Concha y Toro,Cono Sur is one of Chiles bigges

151、t wine exporters in its own right,transcending mainstream markets with the Bicicleta and Organic brands and producing the likes of Ocio at the luxury end of the market.It described the opening of a new cellar for Ocio as a milestone moment in 2023.Cono Sur was mentioned in the same light as Torres a

152、nd Symington by one voter as examples of“producers making great commercial wines on a significantly large scale”.Global sales were 4.1 million cases in 2023 with the UK,Japan and China its most prosperous markets,in each of which it backs its brands with significant marketing support.Volumes were do

153、wn in 2023 but an improved product mix means Cono Sur is still focused on adding value.It has its sights set on generating high single-digit value growth in the year ahead despite describing all markets currently as“very challenging”.Cono Surs vineyard holdings increased to 1,306ha in 2023 with the

154、addition of the Mulchn estate.Around 30%of its vineyards are under organic management.23 E GUIGALCOUNTRY OF ORIGIN:FRANCE OWNER:GUIGAL FAMILYRhnes Guigal is the top-ranked French wine producer outside of Bordeaux and Burgundy on this years list and trades places with Chapoutier to become the number

155、one from its region.Etienne Guigal founded the company shortly after the Second World War and it saw a period of rapid expansion in the 1970s under his son Marcel,whose own son Philippe is the current oenologist.The Ampuis-based company makes wines from across the region,but its main fame lies in wi

156、nes from Cte-Rtie,the highest prestige being attached to its La Mouline,La Landonne and La Turque single vineyard wines,which have collectively earned Guigal more 100-point ratings from Robert Parker than any other wine producer.The latest edition of The Oxford Companion to Wine suggests that Guigal

157、s quality and Parkers fandom“spearheaded a resurgence of interest in the whole region”in the 1980s.Guigals holdings extend across numerous top-quality vineyards in Cte-Rtie,Condrieu,Hermitage,Crozes-Hermitage,Chteauneuf-du-Pape and Saint-Joseph.In the 1980s Guigal bought another acclaimed Cte-Rtie p

158、roducer,Vidal-Fleury,which operates independently of the parent company.The company is notable for having its own cooperage,which makes around 800 barrels a year to age its best wines for up to three-and-a-half years before bottling.24 JACKSON FAMILY WINESCOUNTRY OF ORIGIN:US OWNER:JACKSON FAMILYJac

159、kson Family Wines is the group umbrella for a collection of 39 wineries and brand names that includes Kendall-Jackson and Hartford in Sonoma,Lokoya and Cardinale in Napa and numerous others in Mendocino,Monterey,Santa Barbara and Oregon.It also has three operations in Australia and one each in Franc

160、e,Italy,South Africa and Chile.One Jackson fan on the academy said:“Every single wine is amazing,and quality and sustainability are never compromised”.Though theres little doubt that Jacksons wine quality chimes with consumers,its perhaps as a champion of sustainable production that Jackson has beco

161、me most famous within the industry.It teamed up with Familia Torres in 2019 to form International Wineries for Climate Action,an organisation whose membership has rapidly grown to 46,including Most Admired Wine Brands regulars CVNE,Ramn Bilbao and Ridge.Jackson outlined its own climate action plan i

162、n 2021,including aims to cut its carbon footprint in half by 2030 and become climate positive by 2050.It intends to move all of its vineyards to regenerative farming practices within a decade.26 RIDGECOUNTRY OF ORIGIN:US OWNER:OTSUKA PHARMACEUTICALSRidge has been consistently accepted as one of the

163、finest producers of red wine in the US over several decades.The jewel in the Ridge crown is its Cabernet Sauvignon from the historic Monte Bello vineyard in the Santa Cruz mountains.It was the 1971 vintage of this wine that cemented the international reputation of the producer when it came fifth ove

164、rall in the historic Judgement of Paris blind tasting,the California vs Bordeaux head-to-head that changed perceptions of the US states wines on the world stage.One judge,Pierre Tari,later president of the Union des Grands Crus de Bordeaux,even scored Ridge highest of all in a field that included Ha

165、ut-Brion and Mouton-Rothschild.A 10th anniversary tasting of the same wines in 1986 elevated Ridge Monte Bello to second place overall.By the 30th anniversary in 2006 Ridge was promoted to first place by dual panels in the US and the UK,the latter including MWs Jancis Robinson,Jasper Morris and Mich

166、ael Broadbent,and the wine writers Hugh Johnson and Matthew Jukes.Ridge prefers the terms“pre-industrial”to“natural”in describing its light-touch approach to winemaking using natural yeasts and without the addition of commercial enzymes and nutrients.2525024 No23-26 Admired Wines 2024.indd 24024 No2

167、3-26 Admired Wines 2024.indd 2426/03/2024 09:5626/03/2024 09:5626 DRINKS INTERNATIONALMOST ADMIRED WINE BRANDS 202430 PLANETACOUNTRY OF ORIGIN:ITALYOWNER:PLANETA FAMILYThe world was introduced to Sicilian producer Planeta with the launch of its Chardonnay in 1995.The wine remains an iconic presence

168、in a portfolio whose other highlights now include Didacus Chardonnay and Cabernet Franc,and Santa Ceclia,a Nero dAvola from its vineyards in Noto.One voter was ef usive in their praise for Planeta.“Consistently excellent wines which showcase indigenous Sicilian varieties at their f nest,”they said.“

169、It seems Planeta can do no wrong.”Thats increasingly the view among wine drinkers in the US,UK,Germany,Norway,Japan,Switzerland,Canada and Brazil,which represent the biggest markets for the company,in addition to its strong domestic sales.Norway,Sweden and the US have been the prominent engines for

170、recent growth,driven by sales in hospitality.A highlight of 2023 was a revamp for Palanetas La Segreta wines,with a more environmentally friendly bottle and a design that pays homage to Sicilys botanical heritage.It also launched Ab Insula,a series of projects to promote sustainable agriculture and

171、biodiversity in the region.The company adds that its support for Sicilian cultural projects“serves as a testament to our passion for our territory and its vibrant cultural heritage”.27 M CHAPOUTIERCOUNTRY OF ORIGIN:FRANCEOWNER:CHAPOUTIER FAMILYThe Rhne wine producers history goes back to 1808 but it

172、s declared mission is to be“always inventive and innovative”.In 2023,that played out in the launch of Rouge Clair,an 80%Grenache Noir and 20%Syrah blend designed as a red wine to be drunk over ice“in response to new catering trends and the expectations of young consumers”.It also revealed a new Slec

173、tion Parcellaire,Lieu-dit La Grenade in the Chteauneuf-du-Pape AOC.The company describes its Slection Parcellaires as“the jewels in the crown of our terroirs”,epitomised by Colline de lHermitage,which embraces soils from four geological ages.The company has 489ha under vine,of which 344ha are biodyn

174、amically farmed.More than 97%of its vineyards are organic.Annual production is 10 million bottles.Chapoutier added to its organic and biodynamic holdings last year with a small estate in Die,the 2022 vintage of which will be marketed under the Coteaux de Die appellation once the vineyard has been re

175、stored.One voter had Chapoutier as their f rst choice in a selection that included Guigal,CVNE and La Rioja Alta,a group they felt are“recognisable,stay relevant and listen to whats going on”.28 ROYAL TOKAJICOUNTRY OF ORIGIN:HUNGARYOWNER:THE ROYAL TOKAJI WINE COHungarys most famous wine producer was

176、 propping up the Most Admired list at number 50 last year but has surged up 22 places for a top 30 spot this year.Though Tokaji sweet wine has been around for centuries,the Royal Tokaji Wine Co was established as recently as 1990,co-founded by esteemed wine writer Hugh Johnson who wanted to celebrat

177、e a wine that he said“would make angels sing out loud in praise”.Production these days is in the hands of winery director Zoltn Kovcs and head winemaker Mt Varga,whose main release of 2023 was Essencia 2016,the f rst vintage of the wine to hit the market in six years.Managing director Charlie Mount

178、said that 2023 was generally“a pretty strong year”for the brand as a whole.“Our exports have thrived,”he said,“and we have repositioned the brand in Hungary.“Limited production has limited volume growth for our asz wines but we have laid very strong foundations for dry Furmint to become an increasin

179、g presence in international markets and are more convinced than ever of its potential to make wines which can stand shoulder to shoulder with the very best in the world.”Annual global sales are around 20,000 cases,with the US,UK,China,South Korea and duty free the dominant markets.29 VILLA MARIACOUN

180、TRY OF ORIGIN:NEW ZEALANDOWNER:INDEVINThe f agship of New Zealands Villa Maria is its Private Bin Sauvignon Blanc,but it was only last year that the countrys signature white grape found its way into the producers prestige Icon range.Woven Sauvignon Blanc joined a portfolio that includes Keltern Char

181、donnay,Attorney Pinot Noir and Ngakirikiri,a Cabernet Sauvignon from Gimblett Gravels,released only in exceptional vintages.Villa Maria described Woven as a“statement wine that reveals a complex side to an iconic New Zealand variety,while retaining its pure Marlborough identity”.The wine,from the 20

182、21 vintage,is made from grapes handpicked in Wairau Valley,then barrel-fermented and matured on the lees to impart a f inty complexity.To drive sales of its core range,Villa Maria launched its biggest ever multi-channel brand marketing campaign under the banner Live in the Delicious in 2023,and said

183、 it would further invest both above the line and in-store in 2024 to“continue the positive momentum in brand health and drive velocity in key markets around the world”.The biggest markets outside New Zealand are the UK,US,Canada and Australia.The company promises that sev-eral projects are in the pi

184、peline for 2024 as it looks to add to a portfo-lio of products that meet consumer needs across a wide range of wine-drinking occasions”.3030026 No27-30 Admired Wines 2024.indd 26026 No27-30 Admired Wines 2024.indd 2626/03/2024 09:5826/03/2024 09:5828 DRINKS INTERNATIONALMOST ADMIRED WINE BRANDS 2024

185、33 MARQUS DE RISCALCOUNTRY OF ORIGIN:SPAINOWNER:VINHOS DE LOS HEREDEROS DEL MARQUS DE RISCALOne of the striking themes of this years rankings is the universal rise of the Spanish brands that featured in 2023s Most Admired list.The historic Rioja producer Marqus de Riscal is among those boosting its

186、position by double digits,up 13 places on last year.The company makes wine in Rueda,Getariako Txakolina and Castilla y Leon,in addition to its home region.Its wines can be found in more than 100 countries and it exports more than 60%of its production.It appointed new distributors in two major market

187、s last year:Jebsen Wines&Spirits in China,Hong Kong and Macau,and Grupo Meregalli in Italy.Riscal introduced a new look for its organic Verdejo for the 2023 vintage.Two other Verdejo wines Finca Montico and Marqus de Riscal Limousin achieved the Gran Vino de Rueda classif cation in early 2024.The ho

188、tel attached to the winery in Elciego has made Riscals City of Wine one of the most instantly recognisable wine tourism locations on the planet.Its 2006 design by Frank Gehry of Bilbaos Guggenheim Museum fame inspired a global trend for major producers to recruit marquee architects for their constru

189、ction projects.31 ORNELLAIACOUNTRY OF ORIGIN:ITALYOWNER:FRESCOBALDIOrnellaia emerged from the Super-Tuscan boom of the late 20th century,focused on the Bolgheri area thats also home to its neighbour,Sassicaia.Founded by Lodovico Antinori,it was a success from its f rst vintage in 1985,with wines bas

190、ed on Bordeaux varieties planted by consultant Andr Tchelistchef .The French wine regions legend Michel Rolland was also brought in to add his expertise to the mix.The producer continues to rank among Italys f nest despite several changes of ownership structure,which included at various times stakes

191、 for Robert Mondavi and Constellation,before Italian wine nobility Frescobaldi ended up as outright owners in 2005.That acquisition was engineered by Frescobaldi chief executive Giovanni Geddes who announced his retirement from his roles heading both Frescobaldi and Ornellaia last year.Ornellaias wi

192、nemaker Olga Fusari and estate director Axel Heinz both also announced their departures in 2023.Ornellaias Merlot-based Masseto was the f rst wine from Italy to be sold on La Place de Bordeaux.32 ERRZURIZCOUNTRY OF ORIGIN:CHILEOWNER:CHADWICK FAMILYFor a mature company that can trace its history back

193、 to 1870,Errzuriz achieved some impressive growth stats in key 3333markets in the past year:a 42%advance in its home market of Chile,double-digit increases in the UK and China,and a 7%rise in Canada.These territories,along with Japan,represent the biggest global markets for a company whose annual sa

194、les total around 450,000 cases.The super-premium Max brand alone achieved 30%growth in the Chilean market on the back of a new marketing campaign urging consumers to“do it to the max”,a pun on the name of company founder Don Maximiano Errzuriz.The Max campaign will continue its rollout around the wo

195、rld in 2024,with Canada and Mexico the next markets to go live.It will also be marking the 20th anniversary of the start of the Berlin Tasting series that pits Errzuriz wines against some of the best of Bordeaux and Italy,with 15 events around the globe,starting in Berlin and ending in Santiago.The

196、itinerary takes in London,Tokyo,Shanghai,New York,Hong Kong and Rio along the way.The company has already raised its presence at the prestige end of the market with the release of its Las Pizarras wines on La Place de Bordeaux in March.34 RAMN BILBAOCOUNTRY OF ORIGIN:SPAINOWNER:ZAMORAThe Spanish pro

197、ducer rises 14 places up this years Most Admired list,a f tting result in a year in which it celebrates it 100th anniversary.Over that time its been at the forefront of capturing the essence of its native Riojan landscape and that of Rueda,pioneering modern,fresher,more fruit-forward styles of wine.

198、Carmen Gin Dominguez,global marketing director for wine at parent company Zamora,says Ramn Bilbao intends to“celebrate all year long with several innovations and once-in-a-lifetime events to keep growing the brand in all our key markets”,of which Spain,the UK,US and Colombia are the biggest.This wil

199、l include the launch of Early Harvest Verdejo white and Garnacha ros.It says the wines will aim for less alcohol and a fresher style“that ref ects our curious spirit as a winery and the aim of trying to break boundaries”.In 2023,it“posted positive results despite a challenging environment”,says Domi

200、nguez,with the US and South America leading the way.“We believe in the power of building brands and not just selling wine,”she adds.“In an atomised market,where almost all wineries focus on highlighting only rational product qualities,we like to combine our wines quality with a unique brand position

201、ing and experiences.”3434028 No31-34 Admired Wines 2024.indd 28028 No31-34 Admired Wines 2024.indd 2826/03/2024 09:5926/03/2024 09:5930 DRINKS INTERNATIONAL MOST ADMIRED WINE BRANDS 202436 CRAGGY RANGE COUNTRY OF ORIGIN:NEW ZEALAND OWNER:PEABODY FAMILY TRUSTThe New Zealand producer continues to impr

202、ess the worlds wine experts,with its essential attribute summed up succinctly by one voter as“quality wine,reflective of terroir”.Global brand ambassador David Peabody said critical acclaim was matched in 2023 by commercial strides forward for the company that makes around 150,000 cases each year fr

203、om its acclaimed Gimblett Gravels estate in Hawkes Bay and Te Muna Road in Martinborough.“Our sales have grown significantly in our four key markets the US,UK,Australia and New Zealand,”he says,“as well as through marquee listings on major airlines in first and business class with Cathay Pacific,Sin

204、gapore Airlines,Emirates,Air New Zealand,British Airways and American Airlines.“In the US,Craggy Range and New Zealands largest export market,we have seen strong double-digit growth,outperforming the category in both retail and the on-premise.”The brand is looking to expand its footprint in Asia thr

205、ough new distribution partnerships with Keumyang in South Korea and IWS in Thailand.Organic conversion is continuing apace and remains high on the agenda for the coming years.“Our aim is to have our Gimblett Gravels vineyard fully organic by 2025 and Te Muna Road by 2028,with our Pinot Noir planting

206、s fully organic by 2026,”says Peabody.35 CHTEAU MOUTON ROTHSCHILDCOUNTRY OF ORIGIN:FRANCE OWNER:ROTHSCHILD The presence on the list of grand old French chteaux alongside brands with a more modern,mainstream appeal can give the impression that the voting academy is split between fine wine traditional

207、ists and those with a marketing-led 21st-century approach.Mouton Rothschild is one of those that manages to cut across those boundaries,with broad,cross-market appeal and support on all sides.One voter had it in a group that also included Torres,Campo Viejo,Cloudy Bay and Concha y Toro,which“represe

208、nt the right balance between big global brand and good quality”.Maybe Rothschilds links with the contemporary art world go some way to bridging the gap and dispelling any danger of stuffiness.A former barrel hall is home to the Museum of Wine in Art,and this year marks the 100th anniversary of the f

209、irst artist commission for its labels something that became an annual event for each new vintage release after the Second World War.The tradition has featured the works of David Hockney,Lucian Freud,Francis Bacon,Andy Warhol and Salvador Dali,among many others,over the years.It remains the only chte

210、au to be added to the list of first growth Bordeaux houses after the initial 1855 classification,an honour it achieved in 1973,the vintage for which carried a label by Pablo Picasso.37 GRARD BERTRANDCOUNTRY OF ORIGIN:FRANCE OWNER:GRARD BERTRANDNamed after its founder,Grard Bertrand is one of the wor

211、lds foremost champions of biodynamic agriculture and has been a significant force in raising the standing of the Languedoc-Roussillon region it has called home since 1987.Of its 930ha of vineyards,830ha are currently Demeter-certified.“Both my team and I firmly believe it to be the most effective me

212、ans of expressing the full range of nuances inherent in our terroirs through our wines,”Bertrand himself tells DI.“Believe me,three decades ago,our regions recognition was far from its current standing.It has been a journey of persistence,marked by repeated efforts to garner attention for our region

213、 and elevate its stature.”New releases in the past year include a collection of unfiltered wines under the name Trouble XP,red and white La Villa wines from Chteau Le Sauvageonne and the inaugural vintage of Chteau Laville Bertrou,located in Minervois La Livinire.Bertrands wines are available in 180

214、 countries,with global sales of 180m.Its fastest growing markets are France,the US and China,with Canada,Germany and Belgium also among its biggest export territories.An aim for 2024,Brtrand says,is“to solidify our position in existing markets and explore new avenues for growth by forging strategic

215、partnerships and expanding our distribution network.”38 SYMINGTONCOUNTRY OF ORIGIN:PORTUGAL OWNER:SYMINGTON FAMILYBest known for its port portfolio which includes Grahams,Warres,Dows and Cockburns Symington is recognised in the Most Admired Wine Brands list for its table wines.The Symington family w

216、ere one of the pioneers of modern winemaking under the Douro DOC with the launch of Altano Red in 1999.Last year saw the launch of its Altano Organic Ros,the companys first pink wine from the Douro Valley.The wine is a blend of Tinta Roriz,Tinta Barroca and Tinto Co grapes from the 2021 harvest in V

217、ilaria Valley.It joins a range that now includes Reserve red and white wines and three other organic Douro DOC wines:Altano Organic Red,Quinta do Atade Red and Quinta do Atade Vinha do Arco Red.The company farms 112ha of organic vineyards in the Douro,one of the largest areas in northern Portugal.Th

218、e Altano Rewilding Edition is a red blend made in partnership with Rewilding Portugal with proceeds from sales going towards conservation projects in the Greater Ca Valley.3636PHOTO:MATHIEU ANGLADA-SAISON DOR030 No35-38 Admired Wines 2024.indd 30030 No35-38 Admired Wines 2024.indd 3026/03/2024 09:59

219、26/03/2024 09:5932 DRINKS INTERNATIONAL MOST ADMIRED WINE BRANDS 202440 CAMPO VIEJOCOUNTRY OF ORIGIN:SPAIN OWNER:PERNOD RICARDSpeculation last autumn that Pernod Ricard was exploring the possible sale of its wine assets hasnt deterred academy members from getting behind the worlds biggest Rioja bran

220、d,which regains the place in the top 50 that it lost this time in 2023.Campo Viejo has increasingly been seen as the flagship in recent times in a wine portfolio that also includes Jacobs Creek of Australia and New Zealands Brancott Estate,both of which have featured in the Most Admired Wine Brands

221、list in the past.One of the brands strongest export markets is the UK,where a new marketing campaign under the banner Add Some Pasin ran across out-of-home,in-store and digital channels in 2023.It also launched its Winemakers Blend in bag-in-box in the market.Research firm NIQs figures put Campo Vie

222、jos share of the Spanish wine category in the UK at more than 20%.Sweden and Germany are other leading export markets.Founded by Jos Ortigela in 1959,Campo Viejos familiar yellow-labelled Tempranillo is a signpost bottle in the Rioja category globally,but the look has extended its reach into other r

223、ed varieties and styles in recent years,along with Cava and ros.39 ZONINCOUNTRY OF ORIGIN:ITALY OWNER:ZONIN FAMILYThe Italian producer makes a return to the list this year buoyed by support such as this from one member of the academy:“Zonin and its estate wines show the ability to not only keep up w

224、ith market trends,but to maintain the typicity of each terroir where those wines come from,providing good-quality wines,well marketed and labelled,always with a good quality/price ratio,and,therefore,being able to meet a wide audience”.The Zonin family began making wine in Gambellara in Veneto in 18

225、21 and the company is now in the hands of the seventh generation of the Zonin family.Despite two centuries of history and tradition,its mission statement sounds very much of today:“Care for the territory,enhancement of local wine-making traditions,respect for biodiversity,technical experimentation,i

226、nnovation in production processes and sustainable development are the elements that express the companys DNA.”Its nine wine estates as far afield as Lombardy and Sicily in Italy,with overseas ventures in the US and Chile comprise 4,000ha,and the export of 85%of its output,to more than 140 countries,

227、has helped it achieve annual turnover in the region of 20m.41 OYSTER BAYCOUNTRY OR ORIGIN:NEW ZEALAND OWNER:DELEGATSOyster Bays signature Sauvignon Blanc has become a familiar sight on retail shelves in some of the worlds major wine markets since its launch in 1990,becoming a benchmark for elegant,f

228、ruit-forward New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc.Over time,the blueprint has been adapted for other varieties,which have also made their mark on the world stage.In its latest interim results presentation,for the second half of 2023,owner Delegats revealed that Oyster Bay Pinot Grigio was helping it build mo

229、mentum in the US,where the brand is the second fastest growing premium wine brand in the market,ahead by 6.4%on the previous year.It gained 3,400 new distribution points in national retailers.In its latest annual update,Delegats claimed that Oyster Bay is the leading Sauvignon Blanc in the world,the

230、 number two premium Sauvignon in Canada and the US,and the market leader domestically.Its Chardonnay and Merlot hold the number one spots for their varietals in New Zealand premium wine in the US,Canada,the UK,Ireland and Australia.It can add a re-entry into our list to its inventory of accolades fo

231、r 2024.42 CHTEAU LATOURCOUNTRY OF ORIGIN:FRANCE OWNER:GROUPE ARTMISOne of the original five Bordeaux first growth properties in the 1855 classification,Chteau Latour was the first building block in the wine portfolio of Groupe Artmis the umbrella for the luxury goods,fashion and food business of the

232、 French multi-billionaire Franois Pinault when acquired in 1993.Today,Latour sits alongside numerous other prestigious names from the world of wine Clos du Tart and Domaine dEugnie in Burgundy,Champagne Jacquesson,Chateau-Grillet in Rhne and Eisele in Napa Valley in a group that also includes the Pu

233、ma sportwear brand,the music streaming service Deezer and,perhaps appropriately for a wine label that commands such high prices,the auction house Christies.The property famously opts out of the annual Bordeaux en primeur bunfight,instead choosing to release wines to the open market after years of ag

234、eing.The 2015 hit the market in 2023 at prices around the 6,300 mark for a 12-bottle case.Latour won the attentions of one MW in our poll,who also voted for Cheval Blanc,Haut-Brion,La Rioja Alta and Vega Sicilia,all of which were selected for their“juxtaposition of quality product and subtle marketi

235、ng of that quality”.They added:“Marketing and an inference of exclusivity can work against each other.The very best brands are constantly working on this challenge.”4040“THE BLUEPRINT HAS BEEN ADAPTED FOR OTHER VARIETIES,WHICH HAVE ALSO MADE THEIR MARK ON THE WORLD STAGE”032 No39-42 Admired Wines 20

236、24.indd 32032 No39-42 Admired Wines 2024.indd 3226/03/2024 10:0026/03/2024 10:00MOST ADMIRED WINE BRANDS 2024DRINKS INTERNATIONAL3543 PERELADACOUNTRY OF ORIGIN:SPAINOWNER:SUQU MATEU FAMILYRioja and Ribera del Duero are regular big hitters on the Most Admired list,but the inclusion of Perelada for th

237、e f rst time a year af er it celebrated its centenary is a big moment for Spains Catalonia region.Miguel Mateu bought the Perelada castle complex in 1923 with the aim of revitalising a winemaking tradition that records suggested went back to the Middle Ages.Quality ambitions were ramped up when his

238、son-in-law,Arturo Suqu,took over in 1972,and the company is now in the hands of the third generation,led by Javier Suqu Mateu.The Perelada stable includes numerous Empord DO still wine labels and an expansive collection of cavas and has benef ted from the opening of a new winery,which came on stream

239、 in late 2022.It has the capacity to handle 2.7 million kg of grapes and produce 2.2 million bottles a year.In addition to the castle,the Perelada estate is home to a church,museum,art collection,f ve-star hotel,spa and golf course,and has been home to an internationally renowned opera and dance fes

240、tival since 1987.434345 FRESCOBALDICOUNTRY OF ORIGIN:ITALYOWNER:FRESCOBALDI FAMILYThe family history of the Frescobaldis is peppered with luminaries in a variety of f elds:bankers,bishops,writers,musicians,explorers and politicians have all played a part.But its winemaking for which the company is e

241、nduringly best known,a family tradition that goes back for more than seven centuries.Renaissance artist Donatello,the architect Brunelleschi,Henry VIII and numerous Popes have been on the client list though the ages.The Frescobaldi wine story has mixed the upholding of tradition with innovation.In t

242、he 19th century it was responsible for introducing new grape varieties into the Tuscany region in the form of Cabernet Sauvignon,Chardonnay,Merlot and Pinot Noir.In the 1970s,Frescobaldi was the f rst Italian producer to make a white wine aged in barriques.Today,the family is one of the largest land

243、owners in its Tuscan heartland,and it added further to its holdings in 2023 with the purchase of Poggio Verrano.It also expanded its horizons to the US for the f rst time with the acquisition of Domaine Roy in Oregons Willamette Valley.46 TIGNANELLOCOUNTRY OF ORIGIN:ITALYOWNER:ANTINORIThe Tignanello

244、 label accounts for somewhere between 22,000 and 30,000 cases of total annual global sales of 60,000 cases of wine made at the Antinori familys Tenuta Tiganello,in the heart of the Chianti Classico region.The US,Germany,Switzerland,Canada and UK form an orderly queue for allocations behind its domes

245、tic market.“The challenge we face every year is to distribute Tignanello in the best possible way in every market where we are present,without forgetting the domestic market,which for us is the most important one,”says Albiera Antinori,president of Marchesi Antinori.The estate dates to the mid 19th

246、century,but the brand is a relatively recent innovation,founded in 1971 by Albieras grandfather Niccol and father Piero.It becmeg one of the f rst wines to earn the nickname of Super-Tuscan.Its arrival marked a turning point for the Chianti Classico region and the reputation of its signature variety

247、 Sangiovese.“We realised that,to create a modern red wine of the highest quality and able to age over time,Sangiovese had to be blended with a touch of non-traditional varieties such as Cabernet,”says Albiera.44 SCHLOSS JOHANNISBERGCOUNTRY OF ORIGIN:GERMANYOWNER:HENKELL FREIXENETAf er making its Mos

248、t Admired Wine Brands debut in 2022,Schloss Johannisberg dropped of the list again last year,but now makes a welcome return and is the only German brand to feature.The brand is renowned for its Riesling,which it has been making exclusively since 1720.The elevation of the 50ha,south-facing vineyard a

249、nd a large diurnal temperature range during the growing season make it the perfect spot for releasing the aromatics and elegance in the grapes.Riesling is an unfashionable variety among consumers but one thats beloved by large portions of the industry and critics.Schloss Johannisbergs Goldlack trock

250、en is among the very best and has been awarded 100 points by James Suckling.Schloss Johannisberg is attributed with creating the f rst sptlese wine by accident in 1775 af er permission from a local dignitary to start the harvest was delayed and the grapes were picked with noble rot having taken hold

251、.The winerys spectacular setting in the Rheingau region,with luxury accommodation and top class restaurants,has earned it a place in the top 10 of the global wine tourism award scheme Worlds Best Vineyards for the past two years.Schloss Johannisberg sits in Henkells international prestige brands por

252、tfolio,alongside the likes of Alfred Gratien Champagne and Segura Viudas cava.4444035 No43-46 Admired Wines 2024.indd 35035 No43-46 Admired Wines 2024.indd 3526/03/2024 10:0126/03/2024 10:01MOST ADMIRED WINE BRANDS 2024DRINKS INTERNATIONAL3750 BODEGAS PROTOSCOUNTRY OF ORIGIN:SPAINOWNER:PROTOS BODEGA

253、 RIBERA DEL DUERO DE PEAFIELThere are plenty of examples of wine producers that have played a key part in forging the success of the regions they call home,but arguably none has had quite the impact of Ribera del Dueros Bodegas Protos.Originally called Bodega Ribera Duero on its inception in 1927 th

254、e company changed its name in the 1980s to allow the region to use it for the creation of a new DO.The appellation has since become a benchmark for modern winemaking in Spain,the f rst of many to prove that theres more to the country than Rioja,particularly in red wine.The Protos portfolio now exten

255、ds beyond its own region into the DOs of Rueda and Cigales,for whites and ross respectively.The company mixes tradition and modernity at its home in the village of Peaf el,with a labyrinthine network of cellars hewn out of the rock on which the local castle stands and a state-of-the-art winery desig

256、ned by acclaimed British architect Richard Rogers.Recent launches include the organic-certif ed Protos 9 Meses,aimed at on-trade markets.The old company name took pride of place on a Protos label again when it launched Protos 27 in 2017 to mark the companys 90th birthday.47 YALUMBACOUNTRY OF ORIGIN:

257、AUSTRALIAOWNER:HILL-SMITH FAMILYYalumba is the prize possession of Australias Hill-Smith family in a portfolio that also includes such notable names as Pewsey Vale,Oxford Landing,Heggies and Jansz.The Yalumba vineyard in Barossa kickstarted everything way back in 1849 when the f rst Shiraz and Matar

258、o grapes were planted by Samuel Smith.The current generation is the sixth to steer the operation.Today its one of the most famous names in Australian wine,noted for its commitment to sustainable production;its been winning awards for its green initiatives since long before the topic appeared on the

259、agendas of most producers.Organic,vegan-friendly and wild fermentation are all part of the Yalumba winemaking philosophy.Yalumba ef ortlessly straddles the premium mainstream and top-of-the-range wine markets.Its af ordable Viogniers are among the most widely known outside of the grapes spiritual ho

260、me of Condrieu in Rhone;The Octavius Old Vine Shiraz became the f rst Barossa wine to be sold on La Place de Bordeaux last year.The Hill-Smith group is currently in a period of transition with Sam Wigan taking over from longstanding incumbent Louisa Rose ahead of the 2024 vintage and its Negociants

261、International distribution network being rebooted as Hill-Smith Family Estates af er 40 years.48 GEORGES DUBOEUF COUNTRY OF ORIGIN:FRANCEOWNER:DUBOEUF FAMILYThe late Georges Duboeuf,who founded the eponymous producer in 1964,was variously known as the Pope or King of Beaujolais.His promotion of Beau

262、jolais Nouveau turned the annual release into an occasion in key overseas markets,benef tting the region as a whole,not just his own operation.He believed in building from the ground up,visiting celebrated chefs such as Gaston Brazier and Paul Bocuse on his bike to persuade them to take his wines.La

263、ter,he upgraded to a Citron truck which he adapted to become a mobile bottling line,taking it to local growers to bottle their wines at source rather than send them out for sale in casks.The company he lef behind remains one of the regions pre-eminent producers and is still in family hands.Its best

264、known for Beaujolais Nouveau but also makes wines across all the Beaujolais and Mconnais AOCs,taking grapes from more than 300 growers.It has a truly global reach,exporting three-quarters of its annual production of 12 million bottles to more than 120 countries.One voter loved the way Duboeuf“brings

265、 a fun element to the wine industry:its vivid labels are distinctive and approachable for consumers”.49 CHTEAU LAFITECOUNTRY OF ORIGIN:FRANCEOWNER:ROTHSCHILD FAMILYLaf te completes a full house of the f rst growth-classif ed clarets in our list this year.The propertys history may just be the most co

266、lourful of the set.Dating back to the early 13th century,it took until the late 18th for its reputation as a great wine to be secured,thanks partly to the patronage of the third Duke of Richelieu and the US president Thomas Jef erson.The Sgur family,who owned the property throughout that period,were

267、 unceremoniously removed af er the French Revolution and the land sold of ,the estate eventually ending up in the hands of the Rothschild family from 1868 onwards.It was later occupied by the German army and its cellars ransacked during the Second World War.Laf te now sits under the Domaines Barons

268、de Rothschild Laf te umbrella,a group that includes Chablis producer William Fvre,bought from Chteau Latour owner Groupe Artmis at the start of this year.Los Vacos in Chile,Sauternes producer Rieusse,Bodegas Caro in Argentina and Chateau lvangiel in Pomerol are among the sister proper-ties in the gr

269、oup.The chteau set a record in 2010 since broken for the most expensive wine sold at auction,when three bottles from the 1869 vintage went for U$230,000 each.5050037 No47-50 Admired Wines 2024.indd 37037 No47-50 Admired Wines 2024.indd 3726/03/2024 10:0326/03/2024 10:03MOST ADMIRED WINE BRANDS 2024

270、DRINKS INTERNATIONAL 39 NO.COMPANY,COUNTRYMOVERS1FAMILIA TORRES,SPAINMOST ADMIRED WINE BRAND IN EUROPE 32CATENA ZAPATA,ARGENTINAMOST ADMIRED WINE BRAND IN SOUTH AMERICANON-MOVER3PENFOLDS,AUSTRALIAMOST ADMIRED WINE BRAND IN AUSTRALASIANON-MOVER4ANTINORI,ITALY 35CHTEAU DYQUEM,FRANCE 76VEGA SICILIA,SPA

271、IN 57DOMAINE DE LA ROMANE-CONTI,FRANCE 28CHTEAU MARGAUX,FRANCE 299CVNE,SPAIN 2210GAJA,ITALY 311LA RIOJA ALTA,SPAIN 512KANONKOP,SOUTH AFRICAMOST ADMIRED WINE BRAND IN AFRICA&MIDDLE EAST&HIGHEST CLIMBER 3113CHATEAU MUSAR,LEBANONRE-ENTRY14CONCHA Y TORO,CHILE 615CHTEAU CHEVAL BLANC,FRANCE 916CLOUDY BAY,

272、NEW ZEALAND 1017CHTEAU HAUT-BRION,FRANCE 318MONTES,CHILE 1419FAUSTINO,SPAIN 2020HENSCHKE,AUSTRALIA 1021LOUIS LATOUR,FRANCE 2622CHTEAU PTRUS,FRANCENON-MOVER23E GUIGAL,FRANCENON-MOVERNO.COMPANY,COUNTRYMOVERS24JACKSON FAMILY WINES,USMOST ADMIRED WINE BRAND IN NORTH AMERICARE-ENTRY25CONO SUR,CHILERE-ENT

273、RY26RIDGE,US 1627M CHAPOUTIER,FRANCE 1828ROYAL TOKAJI,HUNGARY 2229VILLA MARIA,NEW ZEALAND 930PLANETA,ITALY 531ORNELLAIA,ITALY 232ERRZURIZ,CHILE 1033MARQUS DE RISCAL,SPAIN 1334RAMN BILBAO,SPAIN 1435CHTEAU MOUTON ROTHSCHILD,FRANCE 536CRAGGY RANGE,NEW ZEALAND 737GRARD BERTRAND,FRANCE 1938SYMINGTON,PORT

274、UGAL 2539ZONIN,ITALYRE-ENTRY40CAMPO VIEJO,SPAINRE-ENTRY41OYSTER BAY,NEW ZEALANDRE-ENTRY42CHTEAU LATOUR,FRANCE 143PERELADA,SPAINHIGHEST NEW ENTRYNEW ENTRY44SCHLOSS JOHANNISBERG,GERMANYRE-ENTRY45FRESCOBALDI,ITALY 1146TIGNANELLO,ITALY 2547YALUMBA,AUSTRALIARE-ENTRY48GEORGES DUBOEUF,FRANCE 1349CHTEAU LAFITE,FRANCE 2150BODEGAS PROTOS,SPAIN 6THE LISTMOST ADMIRED WINE BRANDS 2024 DRINKS INTERNATIONAL 39 039 List Admired Wines 2024.indd 39039 List Admired Wines 2024.indd 3926/03/2024 20:0526/03/2024 20:05