Benchmark Wine Group is proud to present the final chapter of our anthology, What Makes a Wine an Icon?, a multi-part series exploring the wines that define history and how they become legends.

In this concluding installment, we turn our focus to the newest vintages from 2020 through 2023, an extraordinary period already capturing the attention of collectors and critics around the world. These recent years have delivered remarkable diversity and distinction. From the refinement of 2020, to the the precision of 2023, and everything in between, each vintage reflects both the challenges and triumphs of modern winemaking. Across Bordeaux, Burgundy, Champagne, California, Italy, and beyond, today’s leading producers continue to push boundaries while honoring the traditions that define their estates.