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THE WORLD’S MOST ADMIRED CHAMPAGNE BRANDS 2026
Each year, the prestigious ranking by Drinks International gathers the opinions of hundreds of wine experts worldwide, from sommeliers and Masters of Wine to distributors and industry journalists, to celebrate the Champagne houses most admired across the globe.
A proud milestone for Red Apron Fine Wines & Spirits as 1 Champagne house in the Top 10 and 3 in the Top 30 continue to reach wine lovers in Vietnam.
One of the few independent family-owned Champagne houses, Taittinger is renowned for its elegant and refined style, with a strong emphasis on Chardonnay. Cuvées such as Comtes de Champagne and Brut Réserve beautifully express this philosophy: delicate structure, vibrant freshness, and a graceful sense of balance.
From the historic chalk cellars of Reims to some of the region’s most prestigious vineyards, Taittinger embodies the French art of living: elegant, refined, and timeless.
Founded in 1981, Bruno Paillard is a relatively modern Champagne house that has earned deep respect among wine professionals. Its founder is known for a philosophy rooted in precision and transparency, from clearly stating the disgorgement date on the label to maintaining an extensive collection of reserve wines for blending.
Bruno Paillard Champagnes are widely appreciated for their purity, depth of structure, and remarkable ability to evolve beautifully over time, a style highly regarded by sommeliers around the world.
Founded in 1760 in the village of Le Mesnil-sur-Oger, at the heart of the renowned Côte des Blancs, Delamotte is one of the region’s historic Champagne houses. It is particularly celebrated for its Blanc de Blancs made from Grand Cru Chardonnay, offering a style that is graceful, refined, and beautifully mineral.
As the sister house of the legendary Champagne Salon, Delamotte is cherished by Champagne lovers for its purity and understated elegance in winemaking.
