Chardonnay du Monde® occupies a special place amongst international competitions thanks to its worldwide scope and its rigorous method. Strict quality standards and optimal tasting conditions enabled the international judges to award 303 medals that are recognised as a reliable criterion for selection. Nine countries appear in the 2012 Top 10 list: Austria, Argentina, South Africa, Chile, Spain, Italy, the Czech Republic and Switzerland reaffirm their good positioning. France obtains eight Gold Medals, two for Champagnes, two for Pays d’Oc wines, one for Saint-Véran, one for Meursault and two for Chablis including one at the top of the TOP 10 list. South African winners: Gold Medal winners Distell: Durbanville Hills Rhinofields Chardonnay 2010 De Wetshof Estate: De Wetshof Estate Bateleur Chardonnay 2009 Rietvallei Wine Estate: Rietvallei Special Select Chardonnay 2011 Silver Medal winners Bon Courage Estate: Cap Classique Jacques Bruére Blanc de Blancs 2006 Glen Carlou Vineyards Ltd: Glen Carlou Quartz Stone Chardonnay 2010 Spier Wines: Naledi Chardonnay 2010 Bergsig Estate Wines: Bergsig Estate 2009 Distell: Nederburg Private Bin D270 Chardonnay 2010 Moreson Wine Farm: Moreson Premium Chardonnay - 37 Barrels 2010 Eikendal: Eikendal Stellenbosch Chardonnay UK 2011 Tokara Winery: Tokara Reserve Collection Walker Bay Chardonnay 2009 Hartenberg Farm Ltd: Hartenberg Chardonnay 2009 Moreson Wine Farm: Moreson "Solitaire" Méthode Cap Classique Blanc de Blancs NV Simonsig Wine Estate: Simonsig Stellenbosch Chardonnay 2010 La Motte: La Motte Chardonnay 2010 KWV: Laborie Limited Collection Chardonnay 2010 Lanzerac Wines: Lanzerac Chardonnay 2011 Weltevrede Wine Estate: Weltevrede Place of Rocks Chardonnay 2011 Riebeek Cellars: A few good Men Chardonnay 2009 Bronze Medal winners Glen Carlou Vineyards Ltd: Glen Carlou Chardonnay 2010 Hartenberg Farm Ltd: Hartenberg Chardonnay 2010 2012 Awards: 300 International expert judges 43 countries, 908 wines 303 medals: 67 Gold, 191 Silver and 45 Bronze All the results are available on www.chardonnay-du-monde.com.