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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Indulge in the esteemed elegance of the Chavy-Chouet Puligny Montrachet 1er Cru Les Folatieres 2022, crafted by the highly respected winemaker, Domaine Chavy-Chouet, a dynasty with roots spanning over seven generations in France's iconic winemaking region, Burgundy. This luscious white wine exemplifies the terroir's unique soil comprised of limestone and marl, enhancing the complexity of its flavours. Hand-picked grapes undergo traditional vinification in oak barrels, with a maturation period of 12 months, instilling a distinctively rounded palate characterised by soft oak nuances with crisp pear, citrus, and white floral notes. This refined Puligny-Montrachet encompasses the essence of an exquisite Premier Cru wine, meticulously crafted for those who value the sublime marriage of tradition and quality. Enjoy the Chavy-Chouet Puligny Montrachet 1er Cru Les Folatieres 2022 for an exquisite embodiment of oenological mastery.
HK$7,275.00 -
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Vinous (91)
The 2018 Puligny-Montrachet Hameau de Blagny 1er Cru has a crisp, slightly flinty bouquet that unfolds nicely in the glass. The palate is well balanced with a malic entry, quite terse at first and steely on the finish, a little vanilla and almond lingering on the aftertaste. Very fine.HK$7,105.00 -
Vinous (85-87)
The 2018 Bourgogne Blanc comes from vineyards acquired in 2011/2012 and located near Château de Puligny-Montrachet, and is vinified in 600-liter barrels. It has a light bouquet with scents of green apple and a touch of seawater developing with aeration. The palate is steely on the entry with a fine bead of acidity. There is good tension here, and a briskly citric, lightly spiced finish.HK$2,455.00 -
Treat yourself to the esteemed 'de Montille Chevalier-Montrachet Grand Cru 2017', a transcendent Chardonnay hailing from Burgundy’s noblest soils. Produced by Domaine de Montille, a respected winegrower lauded for commitment to traditional vinification practices, this Grand Cru's exquisite composition is undeniably the testament to skilled winemaking. Tirelessly tended vines, coupled with meticulous hand harvesting of optimally ripened grapes, contribute to the rich, distinctive character of the Grand Cru. This fine wine matures gracefully in French oak barriques, acquiring a refined complexity over time.
The 2017 offering is appealingly voluptuous, punctuated with citric acidity and delivering lingering impressions of minerality. Its aromatic palette encompasses ripe lemon, crisp apple, and a whisper of toasted oak, underlined by a subtle creaminess. The 'de Montille Chevalier-Montrachet Grand Cru 2017' is truly a monumental expression of the domaine's savoir-faire and the perfect accompaniment to fine dining. A testament to the de Montille legacy, its elegance and depth are incomparable.
HK$28,960.00 -
Vinous (92-94)
The 2018 Meursault Les Perrières 1er Cru It has an intense bouquet – like other Meursaults from de Montille, carrying a little reduction, but with more crushed stone, mineralité and white flower scents than the Les Porusots. The palate is well balanced with impressive depth, tension and vigor, offering citrus lemon and orange pith mixed with hazelnut toward the sustained finish. Excellent.HK$8,975.00 -
Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (91-93)
From the upper part. Pale lime and lemon. After a lean and discreet bouquet, the wine starts to fill out on the palate, racier behind yet still with a good broad basis of white fruit. Some length Tasted: October 2020HK$6,945.00 -
Vinous (88-90)
The 2018 Meursault "St. Christophe" is a blend of three vineyards and sees slightly less new oak that other cuvées from de Montille. There is just a slight reduction on the nose, which develops light menthol notes with aeration. The palate is easygoing, perhaps a bit commercial in style, but there is nothing wrong with that. Finishes pleasantly peachy. Drink over the next five or six years.HK$5,515.00 -
Vinous - Neal Martin (91-93)
The 2017 Puligny-Montrachet Les Folatières 1er Cru matures in just over 20% new oak, has an attractive bouquet, a little more complex than the Chalumaux with orange pith and Mirabelle aromas. The palate is well balanced with a slightly soft entry, but there is a fine line of acidity that tightens everything up, leading to a stony, malic finish that lingers in the mouth. Good potential here.HK$6,550.00 -
Vinous (91-93)
The 2018 Puligny-Montrachet Let Folatières 1er Cru spent 12 months in barrel (228- and 600-liter) and at the time of tasting was in stainless steel. It has a stoic, almost aloof bouquet that does not want to come out to play. The palate is well balanced with pretty apricot and ginger-tinged citrus fruit, gaining weight toward the finish, which maintains the spicy edge all the way through. Excellent.HK$8,510.00 -
Vinous (92-94)
The 2019 Puligny-Montrachet Let Folatières 1er Cru comes from a single plot of vines and is matured in 30% new oak. This sports a very subtle reduction, allowing the mineral-rich citric fruit to shine. Plenty of energy on the aromatics, and they translate across to the palate. Very well balanced with impressive nerve, this fans out wonderfully. Touches of spice linger in the mouth. Very classy.HK$9,585.00 -
Vinous (92)
The 2018 Saint-Aubin En Remilly 1er Cru has an energetic, focused, flinty bouquet with a spring in its step. The terroir comes through beautifully. The palate is quite effervescent with crisp acidity and good tension. Citrus-fresh and vibrant towards the finish, this has a dash of spice lingering on the aftertaste. Superb. Tasted blind at the Burgfest 2018 white tasting.HK$4,725.00 -
HK$9,195.00 -
James Suckling (97-98)
This is dense and very structured with phenolic tension and depth. Full-bodied, lightly phenolic with sliced apples, cooked pears and lemons. Lively and intense. Solid as a rock. This is one to watch.HK$6,460.00 -
James Suckling (96-97)
A dense, creamy DC white with lots of rich cooked-apple, mineral, cream and praline character. It’s full and very layered with chewy intensity and a long, bitter-lemon and almost honey finish. Pretty phenolic tension, too.HK$5,660.00 -
James Suckling (98-99)
This is always an impressive white, with a lengthy, layered and compact palate. Lots of dried lemon, clove, fennel, green-apple and cedar. Flint and toast, too. Medium to full body. Very long. 70% sauvignon blanc and 30% semillon.HK$6,490.00 -
James Suckling (97-98)
This is layered and complex with an impressive mineral tension and depth. Medium- to full-bodied, very long and persistent. It has oyster shell, crushed stone and citrus peel character with racy acidity coming through, adding to its length and tension. Very long and firm at the end with a backbone of fine tannins for a white. 70% sauvignon blanc and 30% semillon.HK$4,538.00 -
Discover the exquisite Domaine de Montille Bourgogne Blanc Clos du Chateau 2017, a classic white burgundy meticulously crafted in the prestigious Côte de Beaune region of France. This exceptional vintage is produced by Domaine de Montille, a renowned wine estate noted for their sustainable viticulture practices and uncompromising quality. Harvested by hand, the Chardonnay grapes used exude an intimate connection to the terroir. The wine ages for 16 months in French oak, creating a striking balance of taut minerality, leaned fruit, and an oak-derived complexity. It delivers a lively citrus profile with refined hints of apple, white flowers, and a touch of vanilla on a buttery texture, with an impressively long, mineral finish. Whether experienced now, or allowed to develop gracefully over the next decade, the Domaine de Montille Bourgogne Blanc Clos du Chateau 2017 offers a touch of brilliance in every sip. A delightful exploration of Burgundy's white wine potential.
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Cultivated in the prestigious vineyards of Chateauneuf-du-Pape, Domaine du Banneret Chateauneuf-du-Pape Le Secret Blanc 2021 brims with an element of mystery. This distinctive white wine, produced by a 15th generation winemaker, extends the legacy of fine winemaking nurtured on ancestral Berthet-Rayne estate grounds. For three centuries, the secrets of traditional vinification, using only indigenous yeast, have been safeguarded within this domain.
The grapes are farmed organically, hand-harvested at their peak, and whole bunch pressed and fermented in aged oak barrels. As a result, this wine displays a full-bodied richness with dominant notes of honey, ripe peaches, and delicate hints of vanilla. Its compelling balance between acidity and structure bestow an uncandid elegance, worthy of any discerning palate. Domaine du Banneret Chateauneuf-du-Pape Le Secret Blanc 2021 is a premium wine selection that exhibits the true essence of Chateauneuf-du-Pape's terroir.
HK$3,900.00 -
Vinous (92)
The 2016 Puligny-Montrachet Les Combettes 1er Cru is taut and fresh, showing more vigour and mineralité compared to its showing in bottle last year. The palate is well balanced with good depth, a little creaminess coming through towards the finish with touches of orange zest and dried apricot developing. This has caught up with the Folatières since it lagged behind when tasted from vat. Tasted at Flint Wines Domaine Dujac tasting in London.HK$15,800.00 -
HK$2,845.00 -
Vinous (94)
The 2019 Bâtard-Montrachet Grand Cru has a rather terse bouquet, more saline than the Criots, touches of oyster shell coming through with time in the glass. The palate is well balanced with more weight and density than the Criots, grippy and saline with a long spicy aftertaste. This is excellent - but serious and warranting cellaring for three or four years.HK$23,580.00 -
Vinous - Stephen Tanzer (91-94)
Bright yellow. The nose suggests a wine with terrific inner-mouth tension: yellow peach, white flowers, menthol, minerals and crushed rock. Fatter than the Vergers in the mouth, with a seductive orange zest sweetness throughout, but kept firm and bright by piquant minerality. Quite tight on the long, aromatic back end. More austere than the Vergers, and not showing the early balance of that wine.HK$8,320.00 -
Vinous (94)
The 2018 Chassagne-Montrachet Les Caillerets 1er Cru has a minty/aniseed tinged bouquet that opens nicely in the glass. There is a very subtle reduction at play. The palate is well balanced with fine acidity, and, again, rather reductive. But, there is plenty of matière in situ. Fine boned with a lightly spiced and reassuringly persistent finish developing more and more salinity with aeration. Excellent. Tasted blind at the Burgfest 2018 white tasting.HK$7,105.00 -
Vinous (93)
The 2019 Chassagne-Montrachet Les Caillerets 1er Cru has a crisp, more understated bouquet with more earthy overtones that the domaine's other cuvées. The palate is one of the most terroir-expressive from the domaine, very well defined with a lightly spiced finish. This has a real spring in its step.HK$7,105.00 -
Vinous (93+)
The 2020 Chassagne-Montrachet Les Caillerets 1er Cru has wonderful terroir expression on the nose, very nicely balanced, touches of lemon verbena, white peach and a light walnut aroma. The palate is very taut and linear, a fine spine of acidity with impressive salinity, especially on the finish. Great length and poise, this may warrant a higher score in the future.HK$7,105.00 -
Jancis Robinson (17.5)
Bottled. A little more subdued on the nose than the Bâtard-Montrachet. But more intense on the palate. Deeper, creamier and more opulent and still with the right balance between zippy fruit and creamy oak.HK$26,790.00 -
Burghound (89-92)
Outstanding Top Value. This is more aromatically elegant still with its nose of acacia blossom, just sliced apple, mandarin orange peel and a whiff of anise. There is superb density for a villages-level Puligny with a caressing if not necessarily sophisticated mouthfeel while delivering impressive depth and persistence. This is quite satisfying and offers excellent value.HK$5,730.00 -
Stepping into the world of exceptional varietals, Glandien L'Ouverture Blanc 2022 offers a fine wine experience quite unparalleled. Nestled in the renowned wine regions of France, each bottle captures the essence of the edaphic harmony the vineyard mirrors. As a product of the esteemed producer, this extraordinary wine goes through a meticulous and precise cold fermentation process, embracing traditional winemaking methods to conjure its distinct elegance.
The Glandien L'Ouverture Blanc 2022 flaunts a captivating brilliance with its crisp and vibrant flavours, enriched by the unique terroir of its birthplace. Boasting a rich blend of Chardonnay and Sémillon grapes, it exudes a complex structure and delivers a harmonious balance between acidity and sweetness. Its creamy texture and well-rounded finish are hallmarks of Glandien's expert craftsmanship, making it an exquisite inclusion into a discerning connoisseur's collection.
Experience the passion and precision poured in every bottle of this timeless vintage, a testament to Glandien's commitment to superior quality and magnificent flavour profiles.
HK$8,050.00 -
Emanating from the famed vineyards of Burgundy, the Guilhem et Jean-Hugues Goisot Cotes d'Auxerre Corps Garde Blanc 2015, a robust and refreshing Chardonnay, is an embodiment of precision viticulture. Expertly produced by father-son duo Guilhem & Jean-Hugues Goisot. The vineyards are biodynamically managed, reflecting a staunch adherence to sustainable, organic practices.
This remarkable wine exhibits a wonderful balance, boasting the terroir's rich minerality, layered with an essence of ripe fruits and subtle notes of white flowers; a distinctive aromatic complexity achieved through maturation on lees, giving it the ability to age gracefully.
This 2015 vintage comes from vines aged 45-70 years, grown on Kimmeridgian marl-limestone soils, a distinct terroir known for producing top-quality Chardonnay. Impress your palate with the Guilhem et Jean-Hugues Goisot Cotes d'Auxerre Corps Garde Blanc 2015, a testament to the prowess of exquisite French winemaking.
HK$2,160.00
