The best wine in the world

What are the characteristics of the best wine in the world?

Producing the best wine in the world and receiving recognition for hours of work is what every winemaker aspires to. Yet only a select few will manage to stand out and produce not just a good wine, but truly the best wine in the world.

Every year, the slate is wiped clean. Several major international competitions, such as the International Wine Challenge, the Decanter World Wine Awards, Wine Spectator and Robert Parker, take on the difficult task of awarding this title. Wines are assessed by colour: each is examined from every angle, then smelled and finally tasted to reveal all its aromas. Only one wine of each colour is shortlisted before a second tasting, when the best wine across all colours is chosen.

To learn more about the various awards: Guide Hachette des Vins 2022 and our article on the Decanter website.

The best wine in the world at Gérard Bertrand

Every year, at least one wine from Gérard Bertrand stands out for its awards. Rosé wine, red wine: the full expression of southern wines is showcased on the international stage and savoured by the finest wine experts.

Take L’Hospitalitas 2019, named the best red wine in the world in 2021. Made from the finest plots at Château l'Hospitalet, it stands out for its intense purple colour and expressive nose of ripe fruit, which give it excellent ageing potential. Then there is our second red wine, the renowned Château l'Hospitalet Grand Vin Red 2017 — named the IWC’s best red wine in the world in 2019. Its intense aromas of spice and red fruit make it a true sensory journey.

Rosé wines are not to be outdone at Gérard Bertrand: in 2020, the 2019 vintage of Clos du Temple was named the ‘Best Rosé Wine in the World’ by The Drinks Business magazine. Any true lover of rosé wine will know how to age this wine and savour it on special occasions. This exceptional rosé wine will delight your palate with floral notes of rose and green pepper, as well as apricot and white peach.

To learn more about the different types of wine:

Everything you need to know about orange wine, red wine, white wine or rosé wine.

Discover Gérard Bertrand’s wine business:

Estates specialising in organic wine and biodynamic wine.

A family story.

And discover the Gérard Bertrand wine collections.