2022 CHINA BEST CHAMPAGNE LIST AWARDS

Publication of the winners list

The “2022 CHINA BEST CHAMPAGNE LIST AWARDS” ceremony dinner was held on March 12th, 2023, in Shanghai. The competition that endured over three months finally ended. We are extremely excited to share this ultimate moment of the champagne industry in Greater China with professionals, sommeliers, champagne enthusiasts and media representatives from all over China !

 

Initiated by Ms. Lei Meng, the founder of Sparkling+ Asia, CHINA BEST CHAMPAGNE LIST AWARDS is the first wine list competition 100% focused on champagne in China. The professional jury is composed of the UDSF (Union de la Sommellerie Française) from the Champagne-Ardenne region.

 

This competition has several objectives:

– recognize China’s most qualified and professional champagne lists and sommeliers every year

– boost the Champagne market in China

– enhance the Champagne service quality in Chinese-speaking area

– guide the catering professionals to understand and upgrade “Champagne wine” and “Champagne culture” knowledge

– encourage even more restaurants/hotels/bars to become renown addresses for champagne enthusiasts

 

More than 200 champagne lists from nearly 20 cities in China participated in this 5^th edition of the competition. The participants came from not only Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Chengdu, Hangzhou, Chongqing, Xiamen, Xi’an, Hefei, Hongkong, and Macao, but also cities that have never been involved before, such as Kunming and Nanjing .

In total, 77 professional jury prizes, 13 public jury prizes were awarded. The public jury prizes were voted online by Champagne enthusiasts, the professional jury prizes were scored on January 30th in Champagne by the UDSF (Union de la Sommellerie Française) of Champagne-Ardenne.

 

ABOUT THE PROFESSIONAL PRIZE JURY AND THE JUDGING CRITERIA

Eric Arnaud – Chair of the jury

Chairman of the French Champagne-Ardenne Sommelier Union, Maître Sommelier of France, Mr. Arnaud has worked as a sommelier for more than 20 years and owns the restaurant ‘Le Concept’. He provides wine knowledge training and consulting services for many prestigious hospitality management schools and restaurants.

 

Members of the jury

• Chief Sommelier of Royal Champagne, Daniel Pirès
• Director and sommelier of Le Cheval Blanc, Sébastien Julien
• Director of Le Cheval Blanc, VincentFreitag
• Owner of Wine Bar by Le Vintage, Nicolas Papavero
• Sommelier of Wine Bar by Le Vintage, Camille Freytag
• Director of La Caserne Chanzy Hotel & Spa, Baptiste Collignon

 

The judging criteria for the champagne list is developed jointly by the French Champagne-Ardenne Sommelier Union and Sparkling+ Asia. We assess the wine list from aspects including diversity, balance, quality, design, completeness of information, and bonus. It is worth noting that due to market differences, the price factor is excluded from the assessing criteria.

 

After nearly three months of registration and preparation, a week of public voting and professional judging, our awards ceremony dinner came to a perfect end.

 

The awards were presented by:

The world’s first Chinese Master of Sommelier, Yang Lv

World-renowned wine auction house ZACHYS China Sales director, Austin Zhang

Founder & manager of YangNanCaoJi and KOL of gastronomy & wine, Leo Siu

Gastronomy blogger and consultant of content publication for restaurants, Bei Xi

Partner of Drinklub and founder of Xukun Culture, Benny

Chief editor & project director of Lookvin, Ning Ma,

Representative of evian and zone director of Danone in China, Gabin Meier

CEO of Jia Rui Fine Foods, Emily

Marketing director of 5J Cinco Jotas, Cassie Ouyang

Director of business development of RIEDEL in China, Lisa

Managing Director of Coravin China, Julia Xiang

Marketing director of Kaluga Queen Cavia, Lily

COO of ASC Fine Wine, the exclusive agency of evian in Greater China, Mario Aron

Founder of Sparkling+ Asia, Lei Meng.

 

We officially announce the winners list here:

2022 CHINA BEST CHAMPAGNE LIST AWARDS

Public jury prizes

The most popular restaurant – 360° Expérience

Guangzhou – Bistro 3

Editor of the list：Henri

The most popular restaurant – Champagne List

Hangzhou – Ambré Ciel

Editor of the list：Martin Liu

The most popular restaurant – Atmosphere

Chengdu – FIELDS CONCORD

Editor of the list：River Cheng

The most popular restaurant – Wine Service

Guangzhou – Cicada by Song

Editor of the list：Powell Xue

The most popular restaurant – Food & Wine pairing

Beijing – LAMDRE

Editor of the list：DrinkArts

The most popular bar – 360° Expérience

Guangzhou – The Roof Bar

Editor of the list：Ada Xiang

The most popular bar – Champagne List

Nanjing – Attic

Editor of the list：Easerin Wu

The most popular bar – Atmosphere

Hangzhou – The Antique Door

Editor of the list：Henry Huo

The most Popular Champagne Cocktail Bar

Beijing – Bubble Bar

Editor of the list：Quan Sun

Shanghai – 8½ Otto e Mezzo BOMBANA

Editors of the list：Gian Luca Fusetto，Ervin Ong，Tony，Lucia

The most popular bar – Food & Wine pairing

Shanghai – 1515 West Chophouse & Bar (Jing An Shangri-La)

Editor of the list：King Wang

The most Popular Bar – Bar manager

Nanjing – Attic

Manager: Easerin Wu

The most influential champagne producer on social media – NM

Champagne Krug

The most influential champagne producer on social media – RM

Champagne Pierre Péters

 

Professional jury prizes

 

Best Grower Champagne List – Eastern China

Hangzhou – Wild Yeast

Editor of the list：Skylar Ye

Best Grower Champagne List – Western China

Chengdu – Wine Universe By Little Somms

Editor of the list：Cassie

Best Grower Champagne List – Southern China

Shenzhen – Ensue

Editors of the list：Della Tang ; Danni Wang

Best Grower Champagne List – Northern China

Beijing – The Merchants

Editor of the list：Isabella Ko

Best Grower Champagne List – Hong Kong, Macao, Taiwan

Hongkong – Sushi Hare

Editor of the list：Catherine Yu

Best Grower Champagne List – China

Beijing – The Merchants

Editor of the list：Isabella Ko

 

Best Champagne List – Less than 20 champagnes – Eastern China

Shanghai – WINEDERFUL BOTTLE

Editor of the list：Miles Lu

Best Champagne List – Less than 20 champagnes – Western China

Chengdu – The Theatre

Editor of the list：Carol Tai

Best Champagne List – Less than 20 champagnes – Southern China

Shenzhen – GENTLE L BY ALAN YU

Editor of the list：Phil Liu

Guangzhou – Crab Tao

Editor of the list：DrinkArts

Best Champagne List – Less than 20 champagnes – Northern China

Beijing – Hide & Seek

Editor of the list：Arno Wang

Beijing – LAMDRE

Editor of the list：DrinkArts

Best Champagne List – Less than 20 champagnes – China

Beijing – Hide & Seek

Editor of the list：Arno Wang

Beijing – LAMDRE

Editor of the list：DrinkArts

 

Best Champagne List – 20-35 champagnes – Eastern China

Shanghai – HIK9

Editors of the list：TOP|SOMM Studio ; Vincent Jia

Hangzhou – Ambré Ciel

Editor of the list：Martin Liu

Best Champagne List – 20-35 champagnes – Western China

Xi’an – Le Coq Wine & Bistro

Editors of the list：Frank Wang ; Rynn Liu

Best Champagne List – 20-35 champagnes – Southern China

Shenzhen – Voisin Organique

Editor of the list：Leo Liao

Best Champagne List – 20-35 champagnes – Northern China

Beijing – NISHIKI

Editor of the list：DrinkArts

Best Champagne List – 20-35 champagnes – China

Shanghai – HIK9

Editors of the list：TOP|SOMM Studio ; Vincent Jia

Hangzhou – Ambré Ciel

Editor of the list：Martin Liu

 

Best Champagne Afternoon Tea ( evian Special Award )

Shanghai – Entropy

Editors of the list：Thomas, Harvey

 

Best Champagne List – Chinese Restaurant – Eastern China

Shanghai – Yi Long (Dim Sum Society)

Editors of the list：Felix Zhang ; Jason Xu

Best Champagne List – Chinese Restaurant – Western China

Kunming – YIJINGSTING

Editor of the list：Xianming Zhou

Chengdu – Silver Pot

Editor of the list：George Lian

Best Champagne List – Chinese Restaurant – Southern China

Guangzhou – Cicada by Song

Editor of the list：Powell Xue

Best Champagne List – Chinese Restaurant – Northern China

Beijing – Xin Rong Ji (Xinyuan South Road)

Editor of the list：DrinkArts

Best Champagne List – Chinese Restaurant – Hong Kong, Macao, Taiwan

Macao – Palace Garden

Editor of the list：Winnie Chen

Best Champagne List – Chinese Restaurant – China

Shanghai – Yi Long (Dim Sum Society)

Editors of the list：Felix Zhang ; Jason Xu

 

Best Champagne List – Western Restaurant – Eastern China

Shanghai – L’ATELIER de Joël Robuchon

Editor of the list：Stone Geng

Best Champagne List – Western Restaurant – Western China

Chengdu – Tivano – The Temple House

Editor of the list：Cederic Yao

Best Champagne List – Western Restaurant – Southern China

Shenzhen – Fumée

Editors of the list：Alan Zhong ; Echo Zhou ; Ivan Ye ; Kit Li

Best Champagne List – Western Restaurant – Northern China

Beijing – Oyster Talks

Editor of the list：Felix Xie

Best Champagne List – Western Restaurant – Hong Kong, Macao, Taiwan

Macao – Terrazza ltalian Dining

Editors of the list：Han Yew Kong ; Lin Chang ; Elise Ngan

Best Champagne List – Western Restaurant – China

Shenzhen – Fumée

Editors of the list：Alan Zhong ; Echo Zhou ; Ivan Ye ; Kit Li

 

Best Champagne List – Hotel Restaurant – Eastern China

Shanghai – Café Gray Deluxe – The Middle House

Editor of the list：James Teng

Best Champagne List – Hotel Restaurant – Western China

Chengdu – Tivano – The Temple House

Editor of the list：Cederic Yao

Best Champagne List – Hotel Restaurant – Southern China

Guangzhou – Stiller – The Garden Hotel

Editor of the list：Jordan Li

Best Champagne List – Hotel Restaurant – Northern China

Beijing – Vinotheque – The Kerry Hotel

Editor of the list：Jacobs Zhang

Best Champagne List – Hotel Restaurant – Hong Kong, Macao, Taiwan

Macao – Palace Garden – Grand Lisboa Palace Resort

Editor of the list：Winnie Chen

Best Champagne List – Hotel Restaurant – China

Shanghai – Café Gray Deluxe – The Middle House

Editor of the list：James Teng

 

Best Champagne List – Wine Bar – Eastern China

Shanghai – Entropy

Editors of the list：Thomas ; Harvey

Best Champagne List – Wine Bar – Western China

Chengdu – Hō Wine Bar & Eatery

Editors of the list：Stephen Yang; Rita Jiang

Best Champagne List – Wine Bar – Southern China

Xiamen – Vins Bentō

Editor of the list：Huan He

Best Champagne List – Wine Bar – Northern China

Beijing – Hanshe Wine Bar

Editor of the list：Darren Liu

Best Champagne List – Wine Bar – China

Beijing – Hanshe Wine Bar

Editor of the list：Darren Liu

 

Best Champagne List – Bar – Eastern China

Nanjing – Ting Tang

Editors of the list：Hao Wang ; Suyu Wang

Best Champagne List – Bar – Western China

Chongqing – Substance

Editor of the list：Rita Zhang

Best Champagne List – Bar – Southern China

Shenzhen – MR. MALT

Editor of the list：Quan Sun

Best Champagne List – Bar – Northern China

Beijing – Bubble Bar

Editor of the list：Quan Sun

Best Champagne List – Bar – China

Nanjing – Ting Tang

Editors of the list：Hao Wang ; Suyu Wang

 

Best Champagne Cocktails List

Shenzhen – MR. MALT

Editor of the list：Quan Sun

 

Best Champagne List – Best Bar Manager

Nanjing – Ting Tang

Hao Wang

Best Champagne List – Bistro – Eastern China

Shanghai – Le Coq Wine & Bistro

Editors of the list：Lewin Kong ; Frank Wang

Best Champagne List – Bistro – Western China

Chengdu – Hō Wine Bar & Eatery

Editors of the list：Stephen Yang; Rita Jiang

Best Champagne List – Bistro – Southern China

Guangzhou – Stiller

Editor of the list：Jordan Li

Best Champagne List – Bistro – Northern China

Beijing – The Merchants

Editor of the list：Isabella Ko

Best Champagne List – Bistro – China

Chengdu – Hō Wine Bar & Eatery

Editors of the list：Stephen Yang; Rita Jiang

 

Best Champagne List – By the glass

Shanghai – 1515 Chophouse & Bar (Jing An Shangri-La Hotel)

Editor of the list：King Wang

Best Champagne List – Independent Restaurant – Eastern China

Hangzhou – Wild Yeast

Editor of the list：Skylar Ye

Best Champagne List – Independent Restaurant – Western China

Chengdu – CUI Restaurant

Editor of the list：Allen Fu

Best Champagne List – Independent Restaurant – Southern China

Shenzhen – Ensue

Editors of the list：Della Tang ; Danni Wang

Best Champagne List – Independent Restaurant – Northern China

Beijing – Oyster Talks

Editor of the list：Felix Xie

Best Champagne List – Independent Restaurant – China

Shenzhen – Ensue

Editors of the list：Della Tang ; Danni Wang

 

Best Champagne List – Chain Restaurant

Xin Rong Ji

 

Best Champagne List – Catering Groupe

Wine Universe

 

Best New Champagne List (Open in 2022) – Eastern China

Shanghai – Yi Long (Dim Sum Society)

Editors of the list：Felix Zhang ; Jason Xu

Best New Champagne List (Open in 2022) – Southern China

Xiamen – Vins Bentō

Editor of the list：HE Huan

Best New Champagne List (Open in 2022) – Northern China

Beijing – LAMDRE

Editor of the list：DrinkArts

Best New Champagne List (Open in 2022) – China

Xiamen – Vins Bentō

Editor of the list：Huan He

 

Best Champagne List in emerging cities

( Except Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Shenzhen and Chengdu )

Nanjing – Ting Tang

Editors of the list：Hao Wang ; Suyu Wang

Kunming – YIJINGSTING

Editor of the list：Xianming Zhou

 

China Best New Champagne Sommelier

Beijing – Hide & Seek

Arno Wang

 

Best Champagne List – Special Jury Award

Shenzhen – Ensue

Editors of the list：Della Tang ; Danni Wang

 

Best Champagne List – Eastern China

Shanghai – L’ATELIER de Joël Robuchon

Editor of the list：Stone Geng

Best Champagne List – Western China

Chengdu – Hō Wine Bar & Eatery

Editor of the list：Stephen Yang

Best Champagne List – Southern China

Shenzhen – Ensue

Editors of the list：Della Tang ; Danni Wang

Best Champagne List – Northern China

Beijing – Hanshe Wine Bar

Editor of the list：Darren Liu

Best Champagne List – Hong Kong, Macao, Taiwan

Macao – Terrazza ltalian Dining

Editors of the list：Han Yew Kong ; Lin Chang ; Elise Ngan

 

Best Champagne List – Third place

Beijing – The Merchants

Editor of the list：Isabella Ko

Best Champagne List – Runner-up

Shanghai – L’ATELIER de Joël Robuchon

Editor of the list：Stone Geng

Best Champagne List – Champion

Chengdu – Hō Wine Bar & Eatery

Editors of the list：Stephen Yang ; Rita Jiang

 

Best Champagne List Consultant

SOMM MAN

 

China Best Champagne Sommelier

Chengdu – Hō Wine Bar & Eatery

Stephen Yang

 

This year is the fifth edition of the Best Champagne List Awards. During the past five years, we have certainly experienced turbulence and changes, but we still improved with innovation in each edition. We are witnessing the development of the Champagne industry in Greater China and sharing Champagne with more and more professionals and enthusiasts with great pleasure.

 

Thanks to evian, Coravin, Kaluga, Guichi Tea House, Jiarui Fine Foods, RIEDEL, and 5J Cinco Jotas for their generous support of this competition. Thanks to evian, Coravin, Kaluga, Jiarui Tea House, RIEDEL and Biodynamic Calendar App for providing the Lucky Draw Gifts: 6 Kaluga Caviar gift cards, 10 sets of evian travel storage sets, 3 refrigerators, 8 sets of tea from Guichi Tea House, 2 sets of Coravin Sparkling, 4 sets of RIEDEL Vinum wine glass, 10 Biodynamic calendars of 2023.

 

CHAMPAGNE LIST FOR GALA DINNER

• Champagne Marguet YUMAN
• Champagne Augustin Cuvée Air
• Champagne Alfred Gratien Rosé NV
• Champagne Bollinger Special Cuvée
• Champagne RUINART Blanc de Blancs
• Champagne Edouard Duval Brut d’Eulalie
• Champagne Billecart-Salmon Brut Sous Bois
• Champagne Pierre-Péters Cuvée de Réserve
• Champagne Krug Grande Cuvée 170éme Èdition
• Champagne Barons de Rothschild Brut
• Champagne Pommery Brut Rosé
• Champagne Lelarge Pugeot Rosé Extra Brut
• Champagne Lelarge Pugeot Blanc de Blancs Extra Brut
• Champagne Thiénot Penfolds Chardonnay Pinot Noir Cuvée 2012
• Champagne Autréau de Champillon Brut Réserve Grand Cru
• Champagne Pertois-Moriset Rosé Blanc Grand Cru NV
• ChampagnePhilippe Gonet Roy Soleil Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs Brut
• Champagne Lombard Brut Nature Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs

 

Congratulations to all the winners of this competition! Let’s expect for a more exciting and inspiring future of Champagne industry in China! Cheers!

 

 

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