25th October, London – Last night Tom Stevenson and Essi Avellan MW hosted the 2018 Champagne and Sparkling Wine World Championships recognising excellence across the world of sparkling wine.
The room was filled with the most prestigious names in sparkling wine as they gathered to pay tribute to the talent and excellence that is recognised with these awards.
Jean-Baptiste Lécaillon, Chef de Cave of Champagne Louis Roederer was there to accept an incredible 9 trophies including Sparkling Wine Producer of the Year and Supreme World Champion for the Louis Roederer Brut Premier NV in magnum and a trophy for Roederer Estate in the US. With his signature humility he accepted the awards on behalf of Champagne Louis Roederer saying “it is a recognition of our unique terroirs and the terrific craftsmanship of all our vignerons and cavistes! As Chef de Caves I take it as a standing ovation to my Team Roederer”.
Richard Billett, Managing Director of Maison Marques and Domaines, the UK agent for Champagne Louis Roederer commented: “We are absolutely delighted that the passion, dedication, talent and hard work of the team at Champagne Louis Roederer has been recognised with the range and number of awards received. For the NV Brut Premier to receive the highest accolade of Supreme World Champion, amid such excellent competition, is true testament to the philosophy that underpins the approach of the Maison to the entire range.”
The List of Trophies won by Team Roederer were:
• Sparkling Wine Producer of the Year 2018 – Champagne Louis Roederer
• Supreme World Champion - Louis Roederer NV Brut Premier in Magnum
• World Champion Classic Brut Non-Vintage Blend 2018 - Louis Roederer NV Brut Premier in Magnum
• World Champion Classic Rosé 2018 - Louis Roederer 2010 Brut Rosé in Magnum
• Best French Sparkling Wine 2018 - Louis Roederer NV Brut Premier in Magnum
• Best US Sparkling Wine 2018 - Roederer Estate NV Rose
• Best Non-Deluxe Champagne 2018 - Louis Roederer NV Brut Premier in Magnum
• Best Deluxe Champagne 2018 - Louis Roederer 2002 Cristal in Magnum
• Best Champagne 2018 - Louis Roederer NV Brut Premier in Magnum
• Best French Sparkling Wine 2018 - Louis Roederer NV Brut Premier in Magnum
For further information about the event please contact:
Alex Tilling
Maisons Marques et Domaines Ltd
T: 020 8812 3380
E: alexandra.tilling@mmdltd.co.uk