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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Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (90-93)
The Meix Chavaux is blended between 350 and 600 litre barrels. Very attractive lemon and lime colour, with a racy characterful nose, fresh apple, a little lime blossom, fresh energy throughout. I love the graceful yet lifted quality of this wine. It should fill out later on, but is already clearly on the right road. We also tried the same wine, but racked back to barrel to see what a longer elevage will look like. A little more yellow in the colour, while the nose is rounder, showing the wood only in terms of weight not of taste. Fills out the middle in the way I was looking for from the main wine. Either way, Meix Chavaux is a big step up. Drink from 2027-2032. Tasted: October 2023.HK$4,395.00 -
Truly a testament to classic French viticulture, the Malandes Chablis 2022 is an elegantly balanced white wine. Born in the prestigious vineyards of Burgundy, it is crafted by Domaine des Malandes, a producer celebrated for instilling excellence and tradition in every bottle.
Justly expressing the rich Chablis terroir, it is made from 100% Chardonnay grapes, hand-picked during the peak of maturity. The wine sees fermentation in stainless steel vats, a method contributing to its noted purity and freshness. With a scent reminiscent of green apple and Meyer lemon - the palate articulates an enchanting interlude of mineral, delicate citrus, and floral notes, resulting in a well-defined, crisp finish.
Aged to perfection, the Malandes Chablis 2022 illuminates a sophisticated palate and is a brilliant complement to seafood and mild, creamy cheeses. This outstanding wine stunningly encapsulates classic Chablis character, seamlessly blending depth, mineral intensity, and sublime fruit.
HK$1,860.00 -
HK$5,430.00 -
Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (90-92)
Mid lemon. The bouquet indicates a surprising breadth of flavour, as if this were a riper spot, and the attack continues in the same fashion, before the wine tightens up at the back in a crystalline fashion, as the stones take over. Very much a food wine, and one which will reward ageing. Drink from 2026-2032. Tasted: October 2023.HK$4,970.00 -
Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (92-94)
Two separate terroirs, the slope with a little clay topsoil, the plateau just the stones. This shows a little bit of both styles. Broader in the beam, some ripe apple fruits, a little tannic at the finish, fine wine that does not quite challenge the supremacy of En Montceau. Drink from 2026-2032. Tasted: October 2023.HK$4,900.00 -
Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (90-92)
Three plots which come from maternal grandmother Lucie. Mid lemon yellow, with a very pretty bouquet that gives an immediate desire to drink it. A salivating stony finish, beautifully done. Almost tannic says Damien, and even a little saline. Drink from 2025-2028. Tasted: October 2023.HK$3,725.00 -
HK$5,350.00 -
Vinous - Neal Martin (93-95)
The 2022 Chassagne-Montrachet Virondot 1er Cru is habitually one of the Domaine's strongest cards, though this year, it is challenged by the brilliant Caillerets. Still, you cannot deny the nose has excellent mineralité and complexity, with touches of chai and chamomile complementing the yellow fruit. The palate is very well-balanced, with great power and precision. Wonderful acidity is interwoven into this Chassagne with great precision and persistence on the finish: elegance and class.HK$4,700.00 -
Vinous - Neal Martin (90-92)
The 2022 Chassagne-Montrachet Les Chenevottes 1er Cru, which was more or less ready to be bottled, has an attractive bouquet with lemon curd, crushed stone and light praline scents rendering very seductive aromatics. The 30% new oak is very well integrated. The palate is well-balanced with fine weight and tension. Quite edgy, veins of ginger come through on the finish, and there is a conspicuously persistent aftertaste. Very classy.HK$5,235.00 -
HK$2,890.00 -
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Indulge in the exquisite Maxime Crotet Bourgogne Matilda 2022, a quintessential representation of the exceptional terroir of Burgundy. This fine Pinot Noir, crafted by celebrated French winemaker Maxime Crotet, imparts a delightful complexity and depth of luxurious notes. Raised in oak for 12 months, the Matilda 2022 boasts a velvety mouthfeel and a rich, approachable structure. On the palate, you'll encounter alluring hints of ripe raspberries, elegant undertones of white pepper, and a lingering redcurrant finish. This mid-profile wine owes its brightness and complexity to the meticulous vineyard techniques employed in this winsome French region, where the temperate climate and limestone-rich soils cleverly enhance the wine's character. Maxime Crotet, a fervent guardian of traditional Burgundian winemaking, has once again conjured an bottle embodying harmony and balance, testament to his meticulous craftsmanship. In the Maxime Crotet Bourgogne Matilda 2022, witness the rapture of Burgundy bottled masterfully.
HK$4,205.00 -
HK$3,485.00 -
Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (87-88)
Made up from the usual 60:40 below Meursault and below Puligny balance. A pretty lemon and lime colour. A touch of gunflint reduction, quite chiselled more than plump, but then riper aromatics emerge with some honeysuckle.HK$1,195.00 -
Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (90-93)
Pretty light lemon colour. Some floral character, fine precision, a little lemon note too. More an elegant Puligny than a powerful one, though there is certainly adequate flesh right across the palate, with an attractive tingle of acidity to finish.HK$7,560.00 -
Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (95)
The vines were planted in 1962 and 1968. Pale to mid lemon in colour. A light reduction on the nose. The limestone is close to the surface on the nose, a little biscuit note, this is discreet but evidently with a fine tensile strength. Just leave this the time to blossom and it will become a really fine example. Drink from 2030-2038. Tasted: October 2023.HK$34,770.00 -
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Explore the sophisticated allure of Mont Perat Blanc 2022, a striking embodiment of viticulture excellence from Bordeaux's Right Bank, France. Marvel in its elegant stare, a shining pale yellow, with incandescent green highlights. This exceptional white, composed predominantly of Sauvignon Blanc and complemented by Semillon, promises a robust balance of fruitiness and keen acidity.
The vintage has been painstakingly crafted by the respected Despagne family, a clan whose vintner lineage dates back over two centuries. Renowned for their dedication to sustainable viticulture, their grapes are expertly hand-harvested, ensuring only the highest quality yield is utilised. The Mont Perat Blanc 2022 is then matured on its lees for several months, imbuing it with complexity and a rich creaminess that sets it apart.
Delighting with enticing notes of citron, fresh white peaches, and a delicate medley of white flowers, the Mont Perat Blanc 2022 is the epitome of a versatile, food-friendly wine, certain to impress at any gathering.
HK$945.00 -
Experience the pleasures of the Monteillet Condrieu Les Grandes Chaillees 2022, an exceptional vintage embodying the rich heritage of the Northern Rhône Valley. Crafted by Domaine de Monteillet, Stephane Montez's innovative viticulture and transformative winemaking techniques carry forward a three-generation legacy. Exhibiting the unparalleled taste of hand-picked Viognier grapes from the prestigious Les Grandes Chaillees vineyards, this wine radiates a beautifully balanced profile of vibrant acidity and ripe, tropical fruit aromas.
Distinctly French, the Monteillet Condrieu Les Grandes Chaillees 2022 takes wine enthusiasts on a sensory journey with its opulent flavours and intense florality. Meticulously aged in oak barrels, the wine's character displays enticing notes of honey, apricot, and exotic spices, enriching its complex finish. The sand-based soils and steep granite slopes further add depth to the wine's mineral touch, making this a desirable spectacle in the realm of white wines. With Monteillet Condrieu Les Grandes Chaillees 2022, transcend to a message of tradition, enlightenment, and pure indulgence.
HK$2,860.00 -
Savour the elegance of the remarkable Monteillet Saint Joseph Blanc 2022, an exquisite testament to the vinicultural mastery of Domaine du Monteillet. Sourced from the vibrant Saint Joseph wine region of France, this outstanding white wine embodies the distinctive terroir of Northern Rhône. The grapes are hand-harvested and fermented in oak barrels, integrating a subtle oakiness with complex fruit notes. The discreet use of malolactic fermentation imparts a creamy depth to the wine’s texture. Full-bodied yet refreshing, this wine tantalises the palate with indulgent pear and peach undertones, intertwined with a vibrant mineral edge.
Producer Stéphane Montez, a tenth generation winemaker, meticulously oversees every detail of the process, guaranteeing the highest quality. The combination of ancient family traditions with innovative techniques results in the Monteillet Saint Joseph Blanc 2022's spectacular character. A splendorous expression of Northern Rhône, this wine is truly an ode to the art of fine winemaking.
HK$2,190.00 -
HK$7,645.00 -
Immerse yourself in the aromatic world of Nicolas Faire Bourgogne Aligoté La Corvée de Bully 2022, a captivating white wine hailing from the heart of Burgundy's prestigious terroir. As a distinguished disciple of Aligoté, this wine is crafted by Nicolas Faure, an illustrious winegrower who focuses on authentically expressing the region's unique character in every bottle. Cultivated from 60-year-old vines, the grapes undergoes a meticulous vinification process using open barrels, displaying a unique equilibrium of freshness and complexity in its final palette.
Each sip offers a symphony of crisp green apple, pear, and hints of fresh minerality, seamlessly blending with a salted-butter finish. This natural, biodynamic wine, characterised by its low intervention philosophy, is a testament to Faure's unwavering commitment to sustainable viticulture. The Nicolas Faure Bourgogne Aligoté La Corvée de Bully 2022, with its soulful terroir expression, will prove a compelling addition to any discerning oenophile's collection.
HK$8,090.00 -
Radiating sophistication and indulgence, Pascal & Laurent Borgeot's Rully Chaponniere 2022 is a splendid achievement from the celebrated vineyards of Rully, Burgundy. This enchanting white wine, renowned for its opulence and complexity, is well-balanced, revealing delicately nectarous flavours imbued with salient mineral notes earned from the region's world-famous terroir. Hand-harvested Chardonnay grapes, fermented and matured in oak barrels, yield an invigorating, sensational white wine demonstrating a beautiful structure and a long finish.
Created by legendary vintners Pascal & Laurent Borgeot, this treasured wine illustrates their commitment to traditional winemaking methods and the highest standards of quality. Their vigilant stewardship of the vines, coupled with their indisputable passion, ensures the Pascal & Laurent Borgeot Rully Chaponniere 2022 distinguishes itself in the realm of fine wines. Enjoy an alluring experience with each sip, evidence of the exquisite craftsmanship inherent in each bottle from this exceptional French vineyard.
HK$2,090.00 -
Experience the mastery of Pascal Cotat with the Pascal Cotat Sancerre La Grande Cote 2022. This exquisite wine hails from the rolling hills of Sancerre in the Loire Valley, widely recognised for their superior quality of Sauvignon Blanc. Cotat's traditional approach to winemaking is clearly exhibited in every bottle. Grapes grown in the steep, south-east-facing vineyard of 'La Grande Côte' are hand-harvested at full ripeness to extract the most nuanced flavours. The wine is then fermented in large, old barrels, which adds vast depth and richness. Expect a complex palate with notes of white flowers, grapefruit and a whisper of minerality. With its vibrant acidity balanced by a touch of luscious sweetness, this is truly a world-class refreshing wine.
As a limited-production wine, with only a handful of cases made each year, Pascal Cotat Sancerre La Grande Cote 2022 is indeed a precious find for the discerning wine enthusiast.
HK$6,945.00 -
Experience the mastery of Pascal Cotat with the Pascal Cotat Sancerre La Grande Cote 2022. This exquisite wine hails from the rolling hills of Sancerre in the Loire Valley, widely recognised for their superior quality of Sauvignon Blanc. Cotat's traditional approach to winemaking is clearly exhibited in every bottle. Grapes grown in the steep, south-east-facing vineyard of 'La Grande Côte' are hand-harvested at full ripeness to extract the most nuanced flavours. The wine is then fermented in large, old barrels, which adds vast depth and richness. Expect a complex palate with notes of white flowers, grapefruit and a whisper of minerality. With its vibrant acidity balanced by a touch of luscious sweetness, this is truly a world-class refreshing wine.
As a limited-production wine, with only a handful of cases made each year, Pascal Cotat Sancerre La Grande Cote 2022 is indeed a precious find for the discerning wine enthusiast.
HK$4,485.00 -
The Pascal Cotat Sancerre Les Monts Damnes 2022 is an exquisite manifestation of French viticulture finesse. Produced in the revered Sancerre region of Loire Valley, the wine reflects the unique terroir, characterised by steep chalky slopes known as 'Les Monts Damnés'. Renowned winemaker, Pascal Cotat, preserves traditional winemaking techniques to craft this exceptional white wine with the meticulous hand-harvesting of late-ripened Sauvignon Blanc grapes. The result is an unsurpassed expression of concentrated fruity flavours, balanced acidity, and a notable mineral finish.
The wine undergoes a prolonged fermentation process in aged wooden barrels, contributing to its complexity. This unfiltered wine is known for its longevity, evolving beautifully for over a decade. The Pascal Cotat Sancerre Les Monts Damnes 2022 offers an elegant aromatic profile defined by notes of gooseberries, elderflowers, and flint, promising an enticing sensory experience for discerning palates. Indulge in this stellar representation of Sancerre’s grandeur with its brilliant combination of intensity, structure, and equilibrium.
HK$3,905.00 -
HK$6,945.00 -
HK$6,030.00 -
HK$5,580.00 -
Wine Advocate (91)
Piuze's new 2022 Chablis La Butte "O" comes from the lieu-dit Butteaux but outside the confines of the premier cru. It's an attractive effort redolent of pear, toasted nuts, bee pollen, white flowers and youthful reduction. Medium to full-bodied, satiny and incisive, with racy acids and a long mineral finish, it's a fine addition to the range.HK$4,115.00
