All Bordeaux 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.
All Bordeaux White Wines
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Bordeaux | 3 | 92 (WS) |
Inc. TAX
€765.97 |
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Wine Spectator (92)Quite lively, with a floral edge to the white peach, pineapple and heather notes. Good freshness and definition. Score range: 89-92 -JM |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 97 (WS) |
Inc. TAX
€1,393.46 |
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Wine Spectator (97)Displays lemon, honey, mineral, fennel seed and lime aromas. Full-bodied, this fills the mouth with lime, apple tart and vanilla character. Very, very intense. Fantastic. Needs time to come together. The best white from this estate in a long time. Best after 2014. 2,080 cases made. -JS |
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Bordeaux | 3 | 97 (WE) |
Inc. TAX
€169.88 |
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Wine Enthusiast (97)Wonderfully aromatic, this sure-to-be legendary wine offers richness, ripeness, and pure yellow fruits, peaches and apricots, all alongside a structured strain of chalky minerality. It is a wine for long aging, the wood spice just becoming integrated, the fruit still in its first vibrancy. But even now, it fills the mouth with generous fruits, and a great finish of citrus. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 98 (JS) |
Inc. TAX
€108.86 |
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James Suckling (98)Amazing nose of dried fruits from peaches to apples to mangos. Pink grapefruit too. Full and very powerful white with an incredible length and intensity. It's like a beautiful block of velvet in your mouth. It goes on for minutes. It becomes so mineraly and subtly fruity at the end. Turns just to honey. Wow. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 93-95 (WCI) |
Inc. TAX
€120.84 |
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The Wine Cellar Insider (93-95)Grapefruit, lemon, stone and vanilla make the attention-seeking perfume. Rich, fresh and zippy fruits with plush texture and a fresh citrus and spice finish remain with you long after the wine went where it was supposed to go. 93-95 Pts |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 99 (JD) |
Inc. TAX
€498.89 |
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Jeb Dunnuck (99)The white of the vintage is the 2016 Domaine de Chevalier Blanc, which comes from a high-density planting of 30-year-old vines located west and south of the town of Léognan. A blend of 75% Sauvignon and 25% Sémillon raised in 35% new barrels, it offers a massive bouquet of crushed citrus, salty minerality, white flowers, and grapefruit. Racy, full-bodied, concentrated and beautifully textured, it’s a brilliant wine that has more flesh and texture than the 2015 and will keep for two decades or more. Hats off to the team at Domaine de Chevalier for this brilliant, brilliant white! |
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Bordeaux | 3 | 99 (JD) |
Inc. TAX
€601.92 |
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Jeb Dunnuck (99)The white of the vintage is the 2016 Domaine de Chevalier Blanc, which comes from a high-density planting of 30-year-old vines located west and south of the town of Léognan. A blend of 75% Sauvignon and 25% Sémillon raised in 35% new barrels, it offers a massive bouquet of crushed citrus, salty minerality, white flowers, and grapefruit. Racy, full-bodied, concentrated and beautifully textured, it’s a brilliant wine that has more flesh and texture than the 2015 and will keep for two decades or more. Hats off to the team at Domaine de Chevalier for this brilliant, brilliant white! |
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Bordeaux | 7 | 98 (JS) |
Inc. TAX
€660.48 |
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James Suckling (98)This is really powerful and structured with superb muscle and phenolic tension. Yet, it’s formed and polished, layered and dense. Full-bodied, but energetic and focused. Vibrant acidity. Goes on for minutes. Citrus, stone, straw, salt and chalk. Incredible. Try after 2023. |
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Bordeaux | 2 | 97-98 (JS) |
Inc. TAX
€1,156.76 |
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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. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 97-98 (JS) |
Inc. TAX
€635.99 |
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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. |
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Bordeaux | 28 | 97 (JD) |
Inc. TAX
€607.68 |
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Jeb Dunnuck (97)I loved the 2019 Domaine De Chevalier Blanc, which has the crisp, racy, yet concentrated style of the estate that few others can achieve. Gorgeous white peach, mandarin orange, honeyed minerality, and a kiss of toast all define the bouquet, and it hits the palate with medium to full-bodied richness, integrated acidity, plenty of concentration, and a great finish that picks up some obvious minerality. This stunning juice needs 3-4 years of bottle age and will evolve for 2-3 decades if stored correctly. It's probably the white of the vintage. |
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Bordeaux | 3 | 98 (WI) |
Inc. TAX
€582.72 |
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The Wine Independent (98)A blend of 75% Sauvignon Blanc and 25% Semillon, the 2020 Domaine de Chevalier Blanc opens with very serious scents of preserved lemons, kumquat, cedar, and chalk dust, leading to a fantastically fun undercurrent of passion fruit, orange blossoms, and sea spray. The palate is so, so tightly wound with tight-knit citrus, tropical, and mineral notes wrapped up in a silken-textured, racy frame, finishing with epic length and a whole firework display of minerals. What a fascinating wine! |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 98-99 (JS) |
Inc. TAX
€618.48 |
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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. |
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Bordeaux | 6 | 99 (JS) |
Inc. TAX
€746.88 |
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James Suckling (99)Very complex aromas of pears, persimmons, honey and cooked apples. Mineral undertones. Always subtle and multidimensional. Full-bodied with a tight and dense middle palate that gives a superb mouthfeel. It's lively and flavorful at the end but in a reserved way. Just a hint of bitter lemon and lilac. I really want to drink this, but give it three or four years to reach the right place. |
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Bordeaux | 4 | 97-98 (JS) |
Inc. TAX
€624.94 |
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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. |
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Bordeaux | 20 | 87-89 (WA) |
Inc. TAX
€148.38 |
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Wine Advocate (87-89)This straw-colored 2012 exhibits notes of figs, citrus oil, grapefruit and wet grass. Drink this intriguing, Sauvignon-dominated, dry white over the next 7-10 years. |
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Bordeaux | 29 | - |
Inc. TAX
€154.57 |
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Ferrande Blanc 2021 epitomises the excellence of its esteemed producer, nestled in the heart of the Loire Valley. Crafted from hand-selected Sauvignon Blanc and Chardonnay grapes, this white wine undergoes a meticulous vinification process, including cold fermentation and ageing in stainless steel tanks to preserve its vibrant freshness. The 2021 vintage displays a luminous pale yellow hue, unveiling enticing aromas of freshly cut grass, citrus blossoms, and subtle mineral hints. On the palate, Ferrande Blanc 2021 offers a refined balance of zesty acidity and smooth texture, culminating in a crisp, elegant finish with notes of green apple and flint. This exquisite blanc is a testament to the producer’s dedication to sustainable viticulture and traditional winemaking techniques, ensuring every bottle reflects the unique terroir of the region. Perfectly suited to complement seafood, salads, and light poultry dishes, Ferrande Blanc 2021 is a distinguished choice for discerning wine enthusiasts. |
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Bordeaux | 3 | 92 (WS) |
In Bond
€601.00 |
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Wine Spectator (92)Quite lively, with a floral edge to the white peach, pineapple and heather notes. Good freshness and definition. Score range: 89-92 -JM |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 97 (WS) |
In Bond
€1,120.00 |
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Wine Spectator (97)Displays lemon, honey, mineral, fennel seed and lime aromas. Full-bodied, this fills the mouth with lime, apple tart and vanilla character. Very, very intense. Fantastic. Needs time to come together. The best white from this estate in a long time. Best after 2014. 2,080 cases made. -JS |
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Bordeaux | 3 | 97 (WE) |
In Bond
€138.00 |
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Wine Enthusiast (97)Wonderfully aromatic, this sure-to-be legendary wine offers richness, ripeness, and pure yellow fruits, peaches and apricots, all alongside a structured strain of chalky minerality. It is a wine for long aging, the wood spice just becoming integrated, the fruit still in its first vibrancy. But even now, it fills the mouth with generous fruits, and a great finish of citrus. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 98 (JS) |
In Bond
€87.00 |
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James Suckling (98)Amazing nose of dried fruits from peaches to apples to mangos. Pink grapefruit too. Full and very powerful white with an incredible length and intensity. It's like a beautiful block of velvet in your mouth. It goes on for minutes. It becomes so mineraly and subtly fruity at the end. Turns just to honey. Wow. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 93-95 (WCI) |
In Bond
€97.00 |
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The Wine Cellar Insider (93-95)Grapefruit, lemon, stone and vanilla make the attention-seeking perfume. Rich, fresh and zippy fruits with plush texture and a fresh citrus and spice finish remain with you long after the wine went where it was supposed to go. 93-95 Pts |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 99 (JD) |
In Bond
€402.00 |
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Jeb Dunnuck (99)The white of the vintage is the 2016 Domaine de Chevalier Blanc, which comes from a high-density planting of 30-year-old vines located west and south of the town of Léognan. A blend of 75% Sauvignon and 25% Sémillon raised in 35% new barrels, it offers a massive bouquet of crushed citrus, salty minerality, white flowers, and grapefruit. Racy, full-bodied, concentrated and beautifully textured, it’s a brilliant wine that has more flesh and texture than the 2015 and will keep for two decades or more. Hats off to the team at Domaine de Chevalier for this brilliant, brilliant white! |
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Bordeaux | 3 | 99 (JD) |
In Bond
€481.00 |
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Jeb Dunnuck (99)The white of the vintage is the 2016 Domaine de Chevalier Blanc, which comes from a high-density planting of 30-year-old vines located west and south of the town of Léognan. A blend of 75% Sauvignon and 25% Sémillon raised in 35% new barrels, it offers a massive bouquet of crushed citrus, salty minerality, white flowers, and grapefruit. Racy, full-bodied, concentrated and beautifully textured, it’s a brilliant wine that has more flesh and texture than the 2015 and will keep for two decades or more. Hats off to the team at Domaine de Chevalier for this brilliant, brilliant white! |
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Bordeaux | 7 | 98 (JS) |
In Bond
€529.00 |
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James Suckling (98)This is really powerful and structured with superb muscle and phenolic tension. Yet, it’s formed and polished, layered and dense. Full-bodied, but energetic and focused. Vibrant acidity. Goes on for minutes. Citrus, stone, straw, salt and chalk. Incredible. Try after 2023. |
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Bordeaux | 2 | 97-98 (JS) |
In Bond
€918.00 |
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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. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 97-98 (JS) |
In Bond
€507.00 |
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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. |
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Bordeaux | 28 | 97 (JD) |
In Bond
€485.00 |
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Jeb Dunnuck (97)I loved the 2019 Domaine De Chevalier Blanc, which has the crisp, racy, yet concentrated style of the estate that few others can achieve. Gorgeous white peach, mandarin orange, honeyed minerality, and a kiss of toast all define the bouquet, and it hits the palate with medium to full-bodied richness, integrated acidity, plenty of concentration, and a great finish that picks up some obvious minerality. This stunning juice needs 3-4 years of bottle age and will evolve for 2-3 decades if stored correctly. It's probably the white of the vintage. |
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Bordeaux | 3 | 98 (WI) |
In Bond
€465.00 |
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The Wine Independent (98)A blend of 75% Sauvignon Blanc and 25% Semillon, the 2020 Domaine de Chevalier Blanc opens with very serious scents of preserved lemons, kumquat, cedar, and chalk dust, leading to a fantastically fun undercurrent of passion fruit, orange blossoms, and sea spray. The palate is so, so tightly wound with tight-knit citrus, tropical, and mineral notes wrapped up in a silken-textured, racy frame, finishing with epic length and a whole firework display of minerals. What a fascinating wine! |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 98-99 (JS) |
In Bond
€494.00 |
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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. |
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Bordeaux | 6 | 99 (JS) |
In Bond
€601.00 |
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James Suckling (99)Very complex aromas of pears, persimmons, honey and cooked apples. Mineral undertones. Always subtle and multidimensional. Full-bodied with a tight and dense middle palate that gives a superb mouthfeel. It's lively and flavorful at the end but in a reserved way. Just a hint of bitter lemon and lilac. I really want to drink this, but give it three or four years to reach the right place. |
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Bordeaux | 4 | 97-98 (JS) |
In Bond
€497.00 |
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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. |
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Bordeaux | 20 | 87-89 (WA) |
In Bond
€105.00 |
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Wine Advocate (87-89)This straw-colored 2012 exhibits notes of figs, citrus oil, grapefruit and wet grass. Drink this intriguing, Sauvignon-dominated, dry white over the next 7-10 years. |
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Bordeaux | 29 | - |
In Bond
€109.00 |
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Ferrande Blanc 2021 epitomises the excellence of its esteemed producer, nestled in the heart of the Loire Valley. Crafted from hand-selected Sauvignon Blanc and Chardonnay grapes, this white wine undergoes a meticulous vinification process, including cold fermentation and ageing in stainless steel tanks to preserve its vibrant freshness. The 2021 vintage displays a luminous pale yellow hue, unveiling enticing aromas of freshly cut grass, citrus blossoms, and subtle mineral hints. On the palate, Ferrande Blanc 2021 offers a refined balance of zesty acidity and smooth texture, culminating in a crisp, elegant finish with notes of green apple and flint. This exquisite blanc is a testament to the producer’s dedication to sustainable viticulture and traditional winemaking techniques, ensuring every bottle reflects the unique terroir of the region. Perfectly suited to complement seafood, salads, and light poultry dishes, Ferrande Blanc 2021 is a distinguished choice for discerning wine enthusiasts. |
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