At the 2025 London Wine Competition—an international stage where quality, value, and craftsmanship collide—SCEV Domaine du Château de Meursault was named Winery of the Year – France, a well-earned accolade for a house that continues to set the standard for Burgundy’s finest.

Tucked in the heart of Côte de Beaune, the beating heart of Burgundy’s terroir-driven legacy, Château de Meursault is more than just a historic estate—it is a mosaic of exceptional vineyards and centuries-old savoir-faire. The estate’s 67 hectares stretch across a patchwork of legendary names: Meursault, Pommard, Puligny-Montrachet, Beaune, Volnay, Aloxe-Corton, and Corton’s hill—each plot telling its own tale through the grapes it bears.

The estate’s soul lies not only in its prestigious holdings but also in its ethos. A shift to organic viticulture, a commitment to biodiversity, and sustainability initiatives—including reducing bottle weight by 15% without compromising on heritage—speak to a producer that honours the past while embracing the future.

(From Left to Right: 2023 Corton Grand Cru Les Maréchaudes; 2023 Pommard 1er Cru Clos des Epenots; 2023 Meursault 1er Cru Perrières; 2023 Meursault 1er cru Les Charmes Dessus)

With nearly a hundred distinct parcels, the domaine crafts wines of precision, energy, and grace. Among the highlights from this year’s competition were:

• 2023 Corton Grand Cru Les Maréchaudes – 97 points, Gold Medal, and named Wine of the Year – France. A wine of power and finesse, offering layers of black cherry, violet, earthy spice, and the muscular tannins that mark great Corton.
• 2023 Pommard 1er Cru Clos des Epenots – 97 points, Gold Medal. A classic, structured Pinot Noir with remarkable depth and ageing potential.
• 2023 Meursault 1er Cru Perrières and Les Charmes Dessus – Both awarded Bronze, showcasing the domaine’s mastery of Chardonnay and the elegant minerality that defines Meursault.

What sets Château de Meursault apart is its ability to deliver excellence across both white and red wines—a rarity in Burgundy. From the crystalline precision of their Meursault crus to the layered complexity of their Pommard and Corton reds, each bottle is a vivid expression of its terroir.

London Wine Competition 2025

The 8th edition of the London Wine Competition also witnessed its most robust judging panel. Evaluating wines on the basis of three criteria that are of utmost importance to determine shelf appeal—quality, value, and packaging—this year’s judging panel featured over 70 leading professionals, including Masters of Wine, Master Sommeliers, and senior trade buyers across hospitality, retail, and import sectors. Judges included:

• Frances Bentley, Wine Buyer at LWC Drinks
• Dan Belmont, Director & Wine Buyer at Good Wine Good People & GWGP TRADE
• Nicola D'Ascenzo, Senior Sommelier at The London EDITION
• Eugenio Egorov, Head Sommelier & Wine Buyer at The Stafford London

Other Medal-Winning Wineries Include

• Winery of the Year and Winery of the Year South Africa- Hasher Family Wine
• Winery Of The Year Italy- Azienda Agricola Gini Sandro e Claudio Società Agricola Semplice 
• Winery Of The Year Greece- Anhydrous Winery
• Winery Of The Year Austria- Weingut Jakob Stierschneider - Kartäuserhof
• Winery Of The Year Romania- Via Viticola
• Winery Of The Year Portugal- Casa Santos Lima – Companhia das Vinhas SA

Explore the Winners

The full list of 2025 winners, including Gold, Silver, Bronze, and special category awards, is now live. View Results

Header image sourced from Chateau de Meursault.

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