France - All White Wines
France is revered for its exceptional white wines, which showcase the country's rich winemaking heritage, diverse terroirs, and unwavering commitment to quality. Today, let us embark on a journey through the best white wines that France has to offer, exploring renowned vineyards and the regions that give birth to these extraordinary expressions.
In Burgundy, the appellations of Chablis, Meursault, Puligny-Montrachet and Chassagne-Montrachet stand tall as the epitome of excellence in white wine production. Wineries such as Domaine Raveneau, Domaine Dauvissat, and Domaine Leflaive craft mesmerizing Chardonnays that capture the essence of the region's unique Kimmeridgian limestone soils. These wines exhibit precision, purity, and a remarkable balance of mineral notes, citrus flavors, and vibrant acidity.
Moving to the Loire Valley, the vineyards of Sancerre and Pouilly-Fumé are celebrated for their exceptional Sauvignon Blancs. Domaine Vacheron, Domaine Didier Dagueneau, and Domaine Pascal Jolivet create expressive and terroir-driven wines that showcase the region's distinct flinty minerality, zesty citrus, and herbaceous undertones.
Further northeast in France, in the region of Alsace, vineyards such as Domaine Zind-Humbrecht, Domaine Trimbach, and Domaine Weinbach produce stunning white wines from varietals like Riesling, Gewürztraminer, and Pinot Gris. These wines display remarkable depth, aromatic complexity, and a balance between sweetness and acidity, reflecting the region's unique microclimates and granite-rich soils.
In Bordeaux, the region of Graves is renowned for its white wines, particularly those crafted from the classic grape varieties of Sauvignon Blanc and Sémillon. Château Haut-Brion, Château Pape Clément, and Domaine de Chevalier are esteemed vineyards that produce rich and age-worthy white Bordeaux wines. These wines exhibit a beautiful interplay of tropical fruit flavors, vibrant acidity, and a touch of toasty oak.
Finally, in the Rhône Valley, the appellation of Condrieu shines as a beacon of excellence in Viognier production. Renowned vineyards such as Domaine Georges Vernay and Domaine Yves Cuilleron create remarkable Viognier wines that seduce the senses with their exotic aromas of apricot, peach, and delicate floral notes. These wines showcase richness, elegance, and a silky texture that lingers on the palate.
France - All White Wines
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Burgundy | 1 | 100 (JS) | HK$22,810.00 | |||||
James Suckling (100)Its really hard to imagine how a white Brugundy could be more flinty and minerally than this super-concentrated and super-vibrant Chevalier Montrachet. Lovely aromas of lemon blossom, jasmine, tangerine and nectarine, alongside all the stony stuff. Then comes the staggeringly long finish that is totally pure and precise. From Bouchard’s 2.3-hectare holding, which comprises almost a third of the entire Grand Cru site. Drink or hold. |
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Burgundy | 4 | 100 (JS) | HK$24,375.00 | |||||
James Suckling (100)This chardonnay masterpiece is currently like a fully wound Breguet watch, but the extremely subtle nose of citrus, wild herbs and flowers is already breathtaking. Mind-blowing concentration, purity and precision on the generous but by no means massive palate. The really extraordinary thing is the intense crushed-stone minerality that's married to sensual creaminess on the mid-palate, then asserts itself ever more singularly at the finish, until it's completely overwhelming. From 2.33 hecatres of vineyards on all four terraces of this famous site. From organically grown grapes. Drink or hold. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 93-95 (IB) | HK$28,010.00 | |||||
Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (93-95)954 barrels only from Bouchard’s 2+ hectares, including the La Cabotte section which could not be made separately this year. A touch of coconut and light vanilla sitting on top of the concentrated, mostly white, fruit. A touch of verbena, ripe citrus, even a hint of liquorice. The fruit weight builds at the back. A softer finish than some producers this year. Kicks on a bit more right at the back. Drink from 2027-2033. Tasted: November 2022 |
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Burgundy | 2 | 95+ (VN) | HK$28,625.00 | |||||
Vinous (95+)Knockout pure-but-reticent nose melds deep yellow fruits, oak char, baking spices and minerals (this always needs a lot more time than the Chevalier-Montrachet here, notes Frédéric Weber). Wonderfully silky and rich but light on its feet; a serious mouthful of lemon zest, crushed stone and spices with outstanding focus and supporting salty minerality. Really shines today for its inner-mouth tension and explosive palate-dusting finish. Bouchard's Montrachet production was off by more than 50% in 2016 (to around 23 hectoliters per hectare), but the Cabotte was less affected by frost, producing three barrels, vs. four in 2017. This wonderfully plush, fine-grained, concentrated wine is built for a long and eventful evolution in bottle. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 95 (WA) | HK$38,395.00 | |||||
Wine Advocate (95)The 2017 Chevalier-Montrachet La Cabotte Grand Cru is also showing very well from bottle, opening in the glass with a lovely bouquet of crisp green orchard fruit, citrus oil, white flowers, blanched almonds and wheat toast. On the palate, the wine is full-bodied, satiny and incisive, with a deep and layered core, racy acids and a long, penetrating finish. While this can't quite match the mid-palate volume of the Montrachet, it certainly nods to Montrachet in style. Readers able to track down a few bottles should plan on exercising at least a decade's patience. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 95 (DC) | HK$11,540.00 | |||||
Decanter (95)Bouchard have some of the biggest holdings of Corton-Charlemagne, at 3.9ha, all of them east-facing and high on the slope. This is perfumed and intense, with citrus rind and tangerine notes, chalky freshness and old-vine concentration. The oak is assertive but well integrated. |
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Burgundy | 8 | 17.5 (JR) | HK$8,285.00 | |||||
Jancis Robinson (17.5)Naughty heavy bottle. Lovely intensity of chalk, stone fruit and almond, with a chalky, chewy palate-weight, and very good, creamy, nutty length. |
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Burgundy | 5 | 96 (JS) | HK$10,165.00 | |||||
James Suckling (96)This has quite pronounced vanilla oak, but has only just been bottled. As it aerates, notes of ripe pear, citrus and pineapple develop. Rich and creamy, this makes a bold statement, but also has lovely freshness that complements the generous body. Keeps pumping out the flavors for a long time at the finish. |
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Burgundy | 5 | 96.0 | HK$11,050.00 | |||||
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Scoring a massive 95-98 points from locally-based critic Jasper Morris MW from Inside Burgundy, he also gives it a rare and coveted 5 star status.
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A Grand Cru receiving 5 star status is a truly special occasion and there is no doubt that this is a “majestic Corton-Charlemagne in the making”. A truly stunning Chardonnay, it is the highest scoring wine from Corton in 2020, even topping greats like Pierre-Yves Colin-Morey and Henri Boillot. The well-defined, tightly-packed bouquet has “considerable concentration” but will need many years before it shows its full glory. There is a “really impressive wealth of fruit here” and although it is dominating the main characteristics of the terroir currently, this will settle and there is “so much still to come” shown by the “really very long” finish. |
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Burgundy | 2 | 93-97 (IB) | HK$17,040.00 | |||||
Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (93-97)A low key lemon and lime colour. Clean fresh and classic on the nose. A very typical fresh stony palate, lightly washed in citrus, with enough flesh to provide the body necessary for ageing, and a fine, long, persistently mineral finish. Drink from 2027-2035. Tasted: November 2022 |
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Burgundy | 5 | 93-95 (VN) | HK$7,645.00 | |||||
Vinous (93-95)The 2020 Meursault Charmes 1er Cru has the finest aromatics of Bouchard Père’s Meursault with delineated, very focused citrus fruit, walnut and light white flower scents. The palate is very well balanced with a fine acidic spice, a clever touch of reduction with very good persistence on the finish. Bon vin. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 92-94 (WA) | HK$6,460.00 | |||||
Wine Advocate (92-94)Offering up notes of pear, white flowers, toasted almonds and beeswax, Bouchard's 2019 Meursault 1er Cru Genevrières is medium to full-bodied, satiny and chiseled, with a more tightly wound, introverted profile than the Charmes that preceded it. Built to age, this is a serious Genevrières that I look forward to tasting from bottle. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 94 (TA) | HK$4,500.00 | |||||
Tim Atkin MW (94)The 2 hectares 65 - with one parcel mid-slope and one further up - of this Premier Cru are always the first that Fr d ric harvests in Meursault. This is a delightful Genevri res, resplendent in floral aromas. The palate shows chamomile, vanilla extract, wild flower honey, pluots and green gauges. The mid-palate has a welcoming sappiness elevated by prancing acidity. 2022-30 |
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Burgundy | 1 | 94-96 (IB) | HK$7,915.00 | |||||
Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (94-96)(5 Star Wine) The plot by the road is their first Meursault to pick. Half and half from their two plots, as there is much being replanting in the lower plot. Fine pale to mid lemon. Super refined complex bouquet. This beautifully refined quality continues on the palate, a little sandalwood note, a suggestion of verbena along with the golden yet fresh fruit. Nuances throughout but still with a refined generosity of flesh. The Bouchard Père & Fils Genevrières stands out this year! Drink from 2030-2040. Tasted: October 2023. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 90-92 (VN) | HK$5,465.00 | |||||
Vinous (90-92)The 2018 Meursault Les Gouttes d’Or 1er Cru comes from 0.60 hectares of vine, one of the last to be picked. It has a finely tuned bouquet of fresh pear, walnut and orange zest aromas that are commendably detailed. The palate is well balanced with crisp acidity and nicely focused, revealing pretty apricot and white peach notes toward a finish that is surfeit with comeliness, though less in the way of mineralité. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 91-93 (VN) | HK$5,715.00 | |||||
Vinous (91-93)The 2020 Meursault Les Gouttes d’Or 1er Cru has a more complex bouquet than the Bouchères with lanolin, dried honey and hazelnut aromas that unfold in the glass. The palate is well balanced with a zest opening: pink grapefruit, orange zest and a touch of spice, this has good weight on the finish. Fine. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 95 (TA) | HK$7,500.00 | |||||
Tim Atkin MW (95)Two parcels – one in the upper reaches that gives lemon zest aromatics and one in the bottom in the old quarry that contributes saltiness – combine into a generous, one-hectare holding. Complexity looms on the nose and a similar, sultry concentration follows on the palate. The whole, resolutely suave package is lifted by buoyant acidity. It is very "digestible", as the Bourguignons would say. Baked apples, plentiful sweet spice and bread crust linger on the finish. 2023-35 |
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Burgundy | 1 | 98 (VN) | HK$43,635.00 | |||||
Vinous (98)The 2017 Montrachet Grand Cru has a slight reduction on the nose, although it is nothing to get too worried about. I think it has exceptional mineralité covered up by its youth. The medium-bodied palate is taut, fresh and quite saline, with a fine bead of acidity and some vanilla-y oak toward the very saline finish, though that will be eaten with bottle age. There is outstanding precision on the aftertaste, and that seems to be accentuated with aeration. I gave this a tepid reaction from barrel, but here in bottle, it received my highest score out of over two hundred 2017s. Tasted blind at the annual Burgfest tasting in Savigny-lès-Beaune. |
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Burgundy | 5 | 19 (JR) | HK$34,650.00 | |||||
Jancis Robinson (19)Naughty heavy bottle. Manages to dance on the head of a pin: an extra dimension of weight and density without being heavy, hot or flat. White peach, hazelnut, citrus and stones. Great length. |
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Burgundy | 2 | 97 (DC) | HK$37,090.00 | |||||
Decanter (97)Bouchard’s holding here is superb: 0.90ha on the edge of the Puligny side at midslope between Ramonet and Domaine de la Romanée-Conti. In 2019, Bouchard emphasised the richness by picking this parcel last. Ripe apples, white flowers and even a touch of honey make their appearance on the nose, while the texture on the palate is unctuous and deep without being heavy. There is still enough freshness to keep this lively through the intensely long finish. |
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Burgundy | 3 | 98 (TA) | HK$49,410.00 | |||||
Tim Atkin MW (98)Hailing from the Puligny side on the upper slopes between DRC and Ramonet, this sublime wine has incredible freshness and a dazzling aromatic profile. Cinnamon and clove blend with pear core, chamomile, sweet orchard fruit and crushed rocks. Though thoroughly concentrated with good extract, the wine seems to float on the palate thanks to the gracious lift of the seamless, mouth-watering acidity. Vague chalkiness adds compelling texture to the long finish. 2025-40 |
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Burgundy | 1 | 88-90 (WA) | HK$3,005.00 | |||||
Wine Advocate (88-90)The 2016 Beaune 1er Cru Du Château Blanc inexplicably did not finish its malolactic until June or July. It has a tightly wound, slightly resinous bouquet. The palate is well balanced with fine tannin, crisp acidity, quite minerally in the mouth with a brisk, slightly oaky finish that lingers. What a lovely white Burgundy! |
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Burgundy | 1 | - | HK$6,710.00 | |||||
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Delight in the opulence of the Boyer Martenot Meursault 1er Cru Perrieres Blanc 2018, a sophisticated fine wine hailing from the renowned vineyards of Meursault, situated in the heart of Burgundy's esteemed Côte de Beaune region. This lauded offering from a famed fourth-generation wine producer, Vincent Boyer, epitomises the authentic essence of classical Meursault, brimming with depth and rigour. Hand-harvested Chardonnay grapes, matured in French oak barrels, lend this wine a finesse that is both pleasantly mineral-driven and exquisitely refined. Intense and full-bodied, the Boyer Martenot Meursault 1er Cru Perrieres Blanc 2018 bestows varied notes of citrus, hazelnut, brioche, and toasted almond, layered by a definitive limestone streak. As versatile as it is decadent, this wine is an exemplar of fine craftsmanship, marrying tradition with innovation. The Boyer Martenot Meursault 1er Cru Perrieres Blanc 2018 truly stands out as a wine of outstanding pedigree. |
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Burgundy | 2 | - | HK$6,830.00 | |||||
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Boyer Martenot Meursault 1er Cru Perrieres Blanc 2019 is an outstanding representation of French Chardonnay hailing from the revered Meursault region. Crafted by esteemed producer Vincent Boyer of Boyer Martenot fame, this white possesses the quintessential Meursault character. The grapes, from 60-year-old vines, confer complexity and ample character to the wine. Enjoy the enchanting gleaming gold hue and an expressive palate layered with notes of citrus, apple, and almond ensconced in well-integrated oak. This wine undergoes fermentation and ageing in barrels, intensifying the wine's structure and flavour profile. The mineral backbone, inherent to the Premier Cru Perrieres vineyard, caps Boyer Martenot Meursault 1er Cru Perrieres Blanc 2019's elegant creaminess with an invigorating crispness. This world-class wine could be cellared for a few years for a more mellow drinking experience. Its quality, drama, and distinction are as yet unsurpassed, making it the perfect example of Meursault's brilliance. |
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Burgundy | 1 | - | HK$7,645.00 | |||||
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Boasting a distinguished tradition, the Boyer Martenot Meursault 1er Cru Perrieres Blanc 2020 is the epitome of elegant French winemaking. Produced in the renowned Meursault region of Burgundy, it showcases the expertise of the revered Boyer Martenot family, who’ve cultivated wines since 1936. Noble Chardonnay grapes are carefully hand-harvested from old vines within the Perrieres premier cru vineyard. The wine is fermented using indigenous yeast in oak barrels, 30% being new, adding a layer of complexity to its rich flavour profile. This meticulous process results in a powerful, perfectly balanced wine that expresses refined minerality, a creamy texture and full-bodied fruit flavours. With its beautiful bouquet of citrus and white florals, toast and hazelnut, the Boyer Martenot Meursault 1er Cru Perrieres Blanc 2020 is a mesmerizing, age-worthy white that will undoubtedly enhance any fine wine collection. |
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Rhone | 2 | - | HK$3,105.00 | |||||
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Introducing the exquisite Brunier Chateauneuf-du-Pape Blanc Clos Roquete 2021. This distinguished white wine is produced within the celebrated Clos la Roquète vineyard, in France’s iconic Rhône region. The Brunier family, distinguished vignerons since the 19th century, artfully blend regional varietals Grenache Blanc, Clairette, and Bourboulenc to create this masterpiece. Profoundly alluring, this unique wine captures the vibrant intensity of mother nature. The 2021 batch illustrates the winemaker's refined touch. Lower yield grape selection and meticulous fermentation in oak foudres confer unparalleled structure, depth, and a peerlessly smooth finish. Delicate aromas of honeysuckle, white peach and minerality typify the palate, leading to a perfectly balanced, fresh and complex finish. Beyond painting an authentic portrait of the sun-drenched Southern Rhône terroir, the Brunier Chateauneuf-du-Pape Blanc Clos Roquete 2021 is a testament to the Brunier family's enduring legacy and passion for viniculture. |
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Burgundy | 4 | - | HK$4,975.00 | |||||
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Unveiling the superb Bruno Clair Morey-Saint-Denis En la Rue de Vergy Blanc 2019, a paragon of Côte de Nuits produced near the Burgundy region of France. This prestigious white wine hails from the revered Bruno Clair's vineyard, a renowned viticulturist with a riveting history in viniculture spanning multiple generations. Masterfully crafted from 100% Chardonnay grapes, its vintage is harvested on limestone-and-clay soils, contributing to its unique terroir. Paying homage to traditional winemaking, the vinification process involves 14 months of patience with indigenous yeasts in French oak barrels. The result is an elegant Chardonnay, featuring harmonising apple and pear nuances with delicate floral undertones, and a tantalising minerality contributed by the distinct terroir. Bruno Clair Morey-Saint-Denis En la Rue de Vergy Blanc 2019 is a testament to delicacy combined with depth, reflecting the artistry in Clair's winemaking. |
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Burgundy | 2 | - | HK$2,280.00 | |||||
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Revered for its crafting process and unmatched quality, Bruno Colin Bourgogne Aligote 2019 captures the essence of French viticulture. This vintage passionately echoes the fertile soils of the Bourgogne region, exhibiting a wonderfully intense aroma, testament to Bruno Colin's dedication to traditional winemaking methodology and the singular use of Aligoté grapes. Bruno Colin, a third-generation winemaker from Chassagne-Montrachet, meticulously oversees each small-volume production, further accentuating the wine's distinct character. The vinification process involves a lengthy fermentation in stainless steel tanks, preserving the freshness of the fruit and evoking a vibrant, crisp palate sensation. Taste notes of the Bruno Colin Bourgogne Aligote 2019 project high minerality and strong fruit undertones, encapsulating its place of creation. Savour this exquisitely bright and balanced wine and appreciate its rounded structure that makes every sip a momentous experience. Experience French winemaking at its finest with Bruno Colin Bourgogne Aligote 2019. |
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Burgundy | 1 | - | HK$2,160.00 | |||||
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Indulge in the sublime flavours of the Bruno Colin Bourgogne Blanc 2018, a testament to the realm of fine French wines. Crafted meticulously in the vineyards of Burgundy, this exquisite wine exhibits the utmost refinement in its class. Bruno Colin, a distinguished vintner, applies centuries-old techniques passed through generations, ensuring every drop of this Bourgogne Blanc echoes its Chassagne-Montrachet terroir. The heavenly marriage of rich, ripe apples, peaches and pears, together with subtle oak influence and electrifying acidity, creates a harmonious palate experience. Sourced from vineyards with predominantly limestone soils, this wine reflects a vibrant mineral edge. A cold, wet winter in 2018 and a warm summer fashion the Bruno Colin Bourgogne Blanc 2018's vibrant, concentrated flavour profile. An irresistible treat for Chardonnay enthusiasts, this wine boasts unmatched elegance and sophistication, authentic to Burgundy's legacy. Let every sip tell you a story of vine, vintner, and vintage, entwining in a symphony of tastes inside each bottle of Bruno Colin Bourgogne Blanc 2018. |
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Burgundy | 3 | - | HK$4,975.00 | |||||
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The Bruno Colin Chassagne Montrachet Blanc 2022 is an exquisite testament to the craftsmanship of the Colin family, hailing from the esteemed Burgundy region of France. Produced in the verdant vineyards of Chassagne-Montrachet, this elegant white wine demonstrates a remarkable balance of acidity and minerality, evoking the signature terroir-rich character of the region. Bruno Colin, known to venture beyond orthodox winemaking techniques, employs meticulous harvests, individual vine fermentation, and long lees aging in suitably proportioned oak, crafting a wine infused with enticing floral aromatics and luscious stone fruit flavours. Bruno Colin Chassagne Montrachet Blanc 2022 is a layered, textured white Burgundy, hinting at a concentrated, complex, and finely-tuned palate that unearths itself in progression. It is a phenomenal companion to a range of seafood dishes, allowing for a transcendent gastronomic experience. A sip of this wine is indulgence redefined, and a clear endorsement of the Colin's family legacy. |
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