USA Wine Ratings

by BEVERAGE TRADE NETWORK

Super Early
Deadline

December 22, 2026

Judging
Date

July 26, 2027

Winners
Announced

August 12, 2027

Winning Years

2026

Our Products

2026

Chateau Fillon "Life Is" Cabernet Sauvignon

Cabernet Sauvignon
Vintage 2022
95 Points

Chateau Fillon Apogee

Cabernet Sauvignon
Vintage 2023
95 Points

Chateau Fillon Cuvee Premiere

Merlot
Vintage 2023
94 Points

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Chateau Fillon "Life Is" Sauvignon Blanc

Sauvignon blanc / Sauvignon gris
Vintage 2023
88 Points

Chateau Fillon "Life Is" Cabernet Sauvignon

Cabernet Sauvignon

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USA Wine Ratings 2026

Gold Medal

95 Points

USA Wine Ratings 2026

Wine Of The Year France

95 Points

Tasting Notes:

Richly oaked with dark berry notes, smooth tannins, and a soft earthy, rocky finish offering balanced complexity.

Producer Name: Chateau Fillon
Country: France
Vintage: 2022

Category: Still Wines (Vintage / Non-Vintage)

TASTED BY:

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Susan Lin MW

Master of Wine

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Kristen Zuver

Senior Purchasing Manager at Last Bottle, Inc.

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Hady Kahale

Vice President, Business-to-Business (Naked Wines).

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Timothy Tidgewell

Wine & Spirits Manager at Total Wine & More

Judges are active U.S. off-premise trade buyers and evaluated this product in 2026.

Chateau Fillon Apogee

Cabernet Sauvignon

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USA Wine Ratings 2026

Gold Medal

95 Points

Tasting Notes:

A light, fresh expression with ripe black fruits, subtle spice, refined tannins, and a dry mineral finish.

Producer Name: Chateau Fillon
Country: France
Vintage: 2023

Category: Still Wines (Vintage / Non-Vintage)

TASTED BY:

Photo for: Susan Lin MW

Susan Lin MW

Master of Wine

Photo for: Kristen Zuver

Kristen Zuver

Senior Purchasing Manager at Last Bottle, Inc.

Photo for: Timothy Tidgewell

Timothy Tidgewell

Wine & Spirits Manager at Total Wine & More

Photo for: Hady Kahale

Hady Kahale

Vice President, Business-to-Business (Naked Wines).

Judges are active U.S. off-premise trade buyers and evaluated this product in 2026.

Chateau Fillon Cuvee Premiere

Merlot

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USA Wine Ratings 2026

Gold Medal

94 Points

USA Wine Ratings 2026

Merlot Of The Year

94 Points

Tasting Notes:

This light-bodied red offers fresh red berry fruit with a mineral-driven nose, soft tannins, and a lightly earthy finish.

Producer Name: Chateau Fillon
Country: France
Vintage: 2023

Category: Still Wines (Vintage / Non-Vintage)

TASTED BY:

Photo for: Susan Lin MW

Susan Lin MW

Master of Wine

Photo for: Kristen Zuver

Kristen Zuver

Senior Purchasing Manager at Last Bottle, Inc.

Photo for: Timothy Tidgewell

Timothy Tidgewell

Wine & Spirits Manager at Total Wine & More

Photo for: Hady Kahale

Hady Kahale

Vice President, Business-to-Business (Naked Wines).

Judges are active U.S. off-premise trade buyers and evaluated this product in 2026.

Chateau Fillon "Life Is" Sauvignon Blanc

Sauvignon blanc / Sauvignon gris

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USA Wine Ratings 2026

Silver Medal

88 Points

Tasting Notes:

Pale straw in color, delicate aromas of green apple, citrus, fresh herbs, and a hint of mint lead to a crisp, fruit-forward palate with lively acidity, balanced freshness, and a clean finish.

Producer Name: Chateau Fillon
Country: France
Vintage: 2023

Category: Still Wines (Vintage / Non-Vintage)

TASTED BY:

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Shawn Richcreek

Regional Sales and Service Business Partner, West Coast at Total Wine & More

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Michael Garcia

District Manager at Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits

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Jusden Aumand

Head of Buying at Tri-Vin Imports, Inc

Judges are active U.S. off-premise trade buyers and evaluated this product in 2026.

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