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 | 97 (WA) |
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€9,706.38 |
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Wine Advocate (97)The 2015 Chevalier-Montrachet from Domaine Leflaive is stunning from bottle, wafting from the glass with a lovely nose of lemon pith, wet stones, spring flowers and toasted nuts. On the palate, the wine is full-bodied, concentrated and multidimensional, with extraordinary intensity and mid-palate depth, a long, lingering finish and an effortless sense of cohesion and completeness. But what's especially impressive about this Chevalier is its grace and textural elegance in this vintage: while its concentration and amplitude certainly reflect the year, nothing is out of place. A step up over even the superb Bâtard-Montrachet and one of the high points of the 2015 vintage in white Burgundy. |
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Burgundy | 2 | 90-92 (VN) |
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€3,112.38 |
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Vinous (90-92)The 2018 Puligny-Montrachet Clavoillon 1er Cru, Leflaive’s largest vineyard at 4.8 hectares, has a very perfumed bouquet with mirabelle, crushed pebble and a touch of sherbet blossoming from the nose. The well-balanced palate offers a touch of spice on the entry, good acidity, moderate depth and a suggestion of ginger toward the sappy finish. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 16 (JR) |
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€2,302.38 |
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Jancis Robinson (16)Fairly light nose. Éric Remy says it is closing up. Again, very notable acidity. I would hold this quite a while. Certainly no hint of fat here. Quite uncompromising at the moment. Where’s the flesh? Lots of chalky chew on the end. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 92 (IB) |
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€2,302.38 |
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Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (92)5-Star Wine Just bottled at the end of April. Made from the usual six plots. A pale lemon yellow. The nose has been knocked back a bit and is not yet showing much fruit. Then a little white fruit starts to emerge with some graphite, and a little bit of gunflint. Racy yet ripe with several layers of flavour and excellent length, the acidity perfectly wound in. On the assumption that the bouquet comes back as it should a little later on, after getting over the bottling, this will surely be a 5 star wine |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
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€701.32 |
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As an esteemed wine connoisseur, I am delighted to introduce the Louis Michel Chablis 1er Cru Butteaux Vv 2019. A quintessentially prestigious yet artisanal name in the world of Chablis, Louis Michel & Fils flawlessly marries traditional winemaking methods with modern techniques. This specific vintage was cultivated in the prestigious vineyards of Butteaux, renowned for their Kimmeridgian limestone soil. The wine then spent 12 months on fine lees in stainless-steel tanks, respecting the tradition of non-oak Chablis. The result is truly enchanting: a dazzling golden wine, unveiling an aromatic bouquet of ripe, citrus fruits and dried flowers, with a whisper of mineral depth. On the palate, the structure is remarkably precise, brimming with an exquisite tension of acid and fruit, and culminates in a delicate, lengthy finish. The Louis Michel Chablis 1er Cru Butteaux Vv 2019 is a pristine expression of the quintessential elegance and profound complexity found in the fine wines of Chablis. |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
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€701.32 |
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Discover the ethereal allure of the Louis Michel Chablis 1er Cru Butteaux Vv 2020, a delicate composition nurtured in the picturesque vineyards of Chablis, in Bourgogne, France. This discerning Chardonnay is the work of Louis Michel & Fils, a remarkable producer known for their commitment to tradition and respect for terroir since 1850. From the steep slopes of the Butteaux vineyard, the grapes for the 2020 vintage enjoyed excellent climatic conditions. The wine's elegant texture, crisp acuity, and balanced minerality can be attributed to the Kimmeridgian soil, abundant in marine fossils. Adhering to parcellar vinification, each cluster is aged on its lees in stainless steel tanks to preserve its unique character. With tantalising notes of white fruit, coupled with subtle hints of spices and a long finish, the Louis Michel Chablis 1er Cru Butteaux Vv 2020 offers an enchanting gustatory experience deserving of any fine wine authority's attention. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 92-95 (VN) |
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€688.12 |
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Vinous (92-95)The 2018 Chablis Les Clos Grand Cru is soft, silky and wonderfully understated, as wines from this site tend to be. Sweet perfumed overtones give the Clos its weightless, sensual feel, and yet there is plenty of depth in the wine that is just waiting to emerge. Lemon confit, mint, white pepper and wild flowers all come together in this ethereal, graceful and somewhat elusive Chablis. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 89-91 (VN) |
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€584.02 |
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Vinous (89-91)The 2019 Meursault Les Grands Charrons, also taken from tank, has a well-defined bouquet of citrus fruit infused with touches of yellow flower; hints of apricot blossom emerge with time. The palate is well balanced with a brisk, citrus- and lime-tinged entry. Taut at the moment, but there is palpable energy here, and a persistent, ginger-infused finish. Excellent. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 91-93 (VN) |
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€1,576.42 |
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Vinous (91-93)The 2020 Chassagne-Montrachet Les Mazures 1er Cru has a taut and fresh nose, a clever reduction at play here, one that does not impede across the terroir expression. The palate is well balanced with a fine bead of acidity, good weight, vibrant and poised with good length on the finish. Excellent. |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
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€2,572.42 |
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Embodying the finesse of Burgundy's grand cru terroir, Pierre Girardin Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru 2021 is a revelation in every sip. Produced in the famed vineyards of Corton-Charlemagne, this wine is an authentic expression of the unique clay and limestone-rich soil. Painstakingly nurtured by the young yet prodigious vintner, Pierre Girardin, whose lineage of winemaking excellence dates back to the 12th century, the lavish attention to detail is evident. The grapes are handpicked and fermented with indigenous yeasts, a tradition that amplifies the wine's distinct pitches of elegance and complexity. With a masterful ageing process in French oak barrels, the finish is gracefully long and memorable. Lustrous in its golden hue, this Chardonnay bursts with vibrant mineral undertones, layered with harmonious notes of white fruit, citrus, and subtle hints of toasted hazelnut. Every bottle of Pierre Girardin Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru 2021 is a testament to precision, passion, and the power of great terroir. |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
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€1,797.01 |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
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€1,133.58 |
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Burgundy | 3 | 88+ (WA) |
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€1,760.87 |
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Wine Advocate (88+)Aromas of citrus oil, fresh bread, peach and apple blossom introduce the 2018 Petit Chablis, a medium-bodied, ample and giving wine with lively acids and chalky grip on the finish. Bottled predominantly in magnum, I suspect its capacity to age may surprise. |
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Bordeaux | 2 | 90 (VN (ST)) |
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€690.78 |
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Vinous - Stephen Tanzer (90)Straw-gold. Marzipan, honey and toasted hazelnut on the nose. Moderately viscous and currently rather oaky. Has an impressively chewy texture but is not yet displaying its personality. Finishes with some youthful harshness. The '97 is at once stronger and finer. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 96-97 (JS) |
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€1,097.62 |
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James Suckling (96-97)A full-bodied, layered white with dried apples, pears and cream. Beautiful, very upfront and plush already. Love the richness and precision. |
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Loire | 1 | 96 (VN) |
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€859.81 |
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Vinous (96)Move over Luther Vandross, Thibaud Boudignon is in town and the Clos de la Hutte makes you want to slow dance with it. The 2020 is a wine that makes your shoulders drop such is its tranquility and sense of comfort in your mouth. It blooms in the mouth and does so without any sense of heaviness. The finish, scented with flowers and nectarines, is long, fragrant and textural. I hate using the word minerality as it means so many different things to people, but in my opinion, this has it in spades. It is incredible that the vines were only planted in 2011 on the schistous site on the grounds of a former monastery. Aged in larger format barrels, there's no sense of oakiness, allowing the purity of this wine to shine bright. |
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Burgundy | 2 | 89-91 (VN) |
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€1,478.92 |
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Vinous (89-91)The 2019 Puligny-Montrachet Les Pucelles 1er Cru comes from bought must, the vines managed virtually organically except for one treatment during the growing season. This has a tightly wound, rather laconic bouquet that, despite coaxing, remains stubbornly mute. The palate is well balanced with a fine bead of acidity, taut and fresh on the entry yet not quite achieving the same tension and nuance as the Puligny Champ Gain tasted alongside. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 93 (VN) |
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€3,596.92 |
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Vinous (93)The 2017 Bâtard-Montrachet Grand Cru has a lot of reduction on the nose that disguises the terroir; it’s difficult to peer beyond the sulfur here. The palate is dense and weighty and slightly honeyed in texture (possibly with just a bit of botrytis?). It feels harmonious toward the finish but does need to address the sulfur issue. Tasted blind at the annual Burgfest tasting in Savigny-lès-Beaune. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 90-92 (WA) |
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€2,926.42 |
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Wine Advocate (90-92)The 2016 Bienvenue-Bâtard-Montrachet Grand Cru was quite reduced on the nose. The palate is nicely balanced with good concentration, quite nutty and Meursault-like in style and sporting appreciable salinité toward the finish that fans out. Good potential, but give this a couple of years in bottle. I will remain cautious with my score for now. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 93-95 (VN) |
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€4,664.92 |
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Vinous (93-95)The 2017 Bienvenue-Bâtard-Montrachet Grand Cru has what might be called a more adventurous bouquet than the Bâtard: light sea spray scents developing in the glass, gaining intensity with subtle petrichor aromas. The precise, focused palate is well balanced with a fine bead of acidity and slivers of orange zest and citrus peel toward the persistent finish. I discern more potential here than in the Bâtard-Montrachet this year. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 95 (VN) |
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€4,874.87 |
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Vinous (95)The 2017 Chevalier-Montrachet Grand Cru showed just a little reduction on the nose, displaying a faint cough candy scent along with yellow flowers and lemon thyme; an underlying steeliness emerges with continued aeration. The palate has a lime- and orange-peel-tinged entry, good weight and less reduction than the aromatics. It feels fresh and lightly spiced toward a citric, energetic, complex finish. This has a lot of potential and was easily the best showing from the estate at the Burgfest blind tasting. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 92-94 (VN) |
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€2,038.42 |
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Vinous (92-94)The 2017 Charlemagne Grand Cru comes from two parcels, the vines planted around the 1950s. The bouquet is well defined with white peach, clementine and light crushed stone aromas that gain intensity with aeration. The palate is well balanced, with a silver thread of acidity, and quite mineral-driven toward the second half. A dash of lemongrass lends spiciness that lingers on the aftertaste. Delicious! |
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Burgundy | 5 | 86-88 (VN) |
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€738.52 |
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Vinous (86-88)The 2017 Puligny-Montrachet Village comes from two lieux-dits. Like the Savigny-lès-Beaune Blanc, it has discreet flor-like aromas on the nose that I find distracting, and I hope they dissipate prior to bottling. The palate is balanced and rather tropical in style, displaying a fine bead of acidity and strong, honeyed passion fruit and mango notes toward the finish. Enjoyable, but not exactly the most Burgundy of whites you will taste this vintage. |
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Burgundy | 2 | 88-90 (WA) |
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€1,097.62 |
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Wine Advocate (88-90)The 2016 Vougeot 1er Cru Le Clos Blanc de Vougeot felt more austere on the nose compared to the Puligny Champ Gain. The palate is nicely balanced but maybe missing the complexity of that aforementioned premier cru. I appreciate the dab of spice on the finish, but I would like more personality to come through in bottle. |
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Burgundy | 2 | 94 (DC) |
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€795.18 |
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Decanter (94)Lively appley nose that is fresh, vibrant and elegant. With a fresh, silky attack, the palate is very elegant. This has purity and texture, with less power than some other crus but a stylish, citric finish. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 93 (WA) |
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€921.18 |
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Wine Advocate (93)The 2013 Chablis Grand Cru Les Preuses has an austere, wet granite, nettle and saline nose that is nicely poised. The palate is fresh and crisp with a keen line of acidity, a potent marine influence here with bundles of crisp Granny Smith apples mixed with lemongrass and lime toward the tensile finish. This is one of the best wines from William Fevre in 2013. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 97 (DC) |
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€832.38 |
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Decanter (97)This comes from two parcels, facing east and south-west, respectively, making a very tidy 2.5ha in total. Showing the delicate touch of one of the very best winemakers in Chablis, this is a saline, focused, wonderfully structured Preuses that has plenty of grip and acidity, sappy, bone-dry flavors and remarkable length. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 92-95 (VN) |
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€870.78 |
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Vinous (92-95)(production here was just 22 hectoliters per hectare, according to Didier Seguier): Pale, green-tinged yellow. Lemon, lime, white pepper, menthol, botanical herbs and powdered stone on the enticing nose and palate. Densely packed, chewy and tactile; a bit smaller-scaled than the Vaudesir but strong integrated acidity perfectly balances the wine's sweetness and gives the palate outstanding cut. The very long, palate-staining finish conveys a strong impression of dusty extract. Great potential here. |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
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€940.38 |
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Indulge in the exquisite Xavier Monnot Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru En Remilly 2020, a quintessential expression of a privileged French terroir. Fashioned by the adroit winemaker, Xavier Monnot, the grapes for this wine are harvested from Les Remilly's South-Eastern facing vineyards in Chassagne-Montrachet, Burgundy. That identity imbues this chardonnay with a prominent mineral definition and richness. It exhibits a vibrant and inviting aroma of ripe orchard fruits, followed by a complex, lush palate of apple, citrus, and subtle oak nuances. The labour-intensive manual harvesting, coupled with a careful 12-month ageing period in French oak barrels, endows this wine with concentrated flavours and a tremendous depth. Superior precision, elegance and a subtle tension between richness and freshness define the signature Xavier Monnot style. Dive into the world where tradition marries finesse with the Xavier Monnot Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru En Remilly 2020. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 97 (WA) |
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€8,070.00 |
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Wine Advocate (97)The 2015 Chevalier-Montrachet from Domaine Leflaive is stunning from bottle, wafting from the glass with a lovely nose of lemon pith, wet stones, spring flowers and toasted nuts. On the palate, the wine is full-bodied, concentrated and multidimensional, with extraordinary intensity and mid-palate depth, a long, lingering finish and an effortless sense of cohesion and completeness. But what's especially impressive about this Chevalier is its grace and textural elegance in this vintage: while its concentration and amplitude certainly reflect the year, nothing is out of place. A step up over even the superb Bâtard-Montrachet and one of the high points of the 2015 vintage in white Burgundy. |
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Burgundy | 2 | 90-92 (VN) |
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€2,575.00 |
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Vinous (90-92)The 2018 Puligny-Montrachet Clavoillon 1er Cru, Leflaive’s largest vineyard at 4.8 hectares, has a very perfumed bouquet with mirabelle, crushed pebble and a touch of sherbet blossoming from the nose. The well-balanced palate offers a touch of spice on the entry, good acidity, moderate depth and a suggestion of ginger toward the sappy finish. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 16 (JR) |
In Bond
€1,900.00 |
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Jancis Robinson (16)Fairly light nose. Éric Remy says it is closing up. Again, very notable acidity. I would hold this quite a while. Certainly no hint of fat here. Quite uncompromising at the moment. Where’s the flesh? Lots of chalky chew on the end. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 92 (IB) |
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€1,900.00 |
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Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (92)5-Star Wine Just bottled at the end of April. Made from the usual six plots. A pale lemon yellow. The nose has been knocked back a bit and is not yet showing much fruit. Then a little white fruit starts to emerge with some graphite, and a little bit of gunflint. Racy yet ripe with several layers of flavour and excellent length, the acidity perfectly wound in. On the assumption that the bouquet comes back as it should a little later on, after getting over the bottling, this will surely be a 5 star wine |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
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€562.00 |
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As an esteemed wine connoisseur, I am delighted to introduce the Louis Michel Chablis 1er Cru Butteaux Vv 2019. A quintessentially prestigious yet artisanal name in the world of Chablis, Louis Michel & Fils flawlessly marries traditional winemaking methods with modern techniques. This specific vintage was cultivated in the prestigious vineyards of Butteaux, renowned for their Kimmeridgian limestone soil. The wine then spent 12 months on fine lees in stainless-steel tanks, respecting the tradition of non-oak Chablis. The result is truly enchanting: a dazzling golden wine, unveiling an aromatic bouquet of ripe, citrus fruits and dried flowers, with a whisper of mineral depth. On the palate, the structure is remarkably precise, brimming with an exquisite tension of acid and fruit, and culminates in a delicate, lengthy finish. The Louis Michel Chablis 1er Cru Butteaux Vv 2019 is a pristine expression of the quintessential elegance and profound complexity found in the fine wines of Chablis. |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
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€562.00 |
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Discover the ethereal allure of the Louis Michel Chablis 1er Cru Butteaux Vv 2020, a delicate composition nurtured in the picturesque vineyards of Chablis, in Bourgogne, France. This discerning Chardonnay is the work of Louis Michel & Fils, a remarkable producer known for their commitment to tradition and respect for terroir since 1850. From the steep slopes of the Butteaux vineyard, the grapes for the 2020 vintage enjoyed excellent climatic conditions. The wine's elegant texture, crisp acuity, and balanced minerality can be attributed to the Kimmeridgian soil, abundant in marine fossils. Adhering to parcellar vinification, each cluster is aged on its lees in stainless steel tanks to preserve its unique character. With tantalising notes of white fruit, coupled with subtle hints of spices and a long finish, the Louis Michel Chablis 1er Cru Butteaux Vv 2020 offers an enchanting gustatory experience deserving of any fine wine authority's attention. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 92-95 (VN) |
In Bond
€551.00 |
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Vinous (92-95)The 2018 Chablis Les Clos Grand Cru is soft, silky and wonderfully understated, as wines from this site tend to be. Sweet perfumed overtones give the Clos its weightless, sensual feel, and yet there is plenty of depth in the wine that is just waiting to emerge. Lemon confit, mint, white pepper and wild flowers all come together in this ethereal, graceful and somewhat elusive Chablis. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 89-91 (VN) |
In Bond
€468.00 |
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Vinous (89-91)The 2019 Meursault Les Grands Charrons, also taken from tank, has a well-defined bouquet of citrus fruit infused with touches of yellow flower; hints of apricot blossom emerge with time. The palate is well balanced with a brisk, citrus- and lime-tinged entry. Taut at the moment, but there is palpable energy here, and a persistent, ginger-infused finish. Excellent. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 91-93 (VN) |
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€1,295.00 |
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Vinous (91-93)The 2020 Chassagne-Montrachet Les Mazures 1er Cru has a taut and fresh nose, a clever reduction at play here, one that does not impede across the terroir expression. The palate is well balanced with a fine bead of acidity, good weight, vibrant and poised with good length on the finish. Excellent. |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
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€2,125.00 |
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Embodying the finesse of Burgundy's grand cru terroir, Pierre Girardin Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru 2021 is a revelation in every sip. Produced in the famed vineyards of Corton-Charlemagne, this wine is an authentic expression of the unique clay and limestone-rich soil. Painstakingly nurtured by the young yet prodigious vintner, Pierre Girardin, whose lineage of winemaking excellence dates back to the 12th century, the lavish attention to detail is evident. The grapes are handpicked and fermented with indigenous yeasts, a tradition that amplifies the wine's distinct pitches of elegance and complexity. With a masterful ageing process in French oak barrels, the finish is gracefully long and memorable. Lustrous in its golden hue, this Chardonnay bursts with vibrant mineral undertones, layered with harmonious notes of white fruit, citrus, and subtle hints of toasted hazelnut. Every bottle of Pierre Girardin Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru 2021 is a testament to precision, passion, and the power of great terroir. |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
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€1,475.00 |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
In Bond
€926.00 |
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Burgundy | 3 | 88+ (WA) |
In Bond
€1,445.00 |
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Wine Advocate (88+)Aromas of citrus oil, fresh bread, peach and apple blossom introduce the 2018 Petit Chablis, a medium-bodied, ample and giving wine with lively acids and chalky grip on the finish. Bottled predominantly in magnum, I suspect its capacity to age may surprise. |
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Bordeaux | 2 | 90 (VN (ST)) |
In Bond
€557.00 |
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Vinous - Stephen Tanzer (90)Straw-gold. Marzipan, honey and toasted hazelnut on the nose. Moderately viscous and currently rather oaky. Has an impressively chewy texture but is not yet displaying its personality. Finishes with some youthful harshness. The '97 is at once stronger and finer. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 96-97 (JS) |
In Bond
€896.00 |
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James Suckling (96-97)A full-bodied, layered white with dried apples, pears and cream. Beautiful, very upfront and plush already. Love the richness and precision. |
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Loire | 1 | 96 (VN) |
In Bond
€698.00 |
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Vinous (96)Move over Luther Vandross, Thibaud Boudignon is in town and the Clos de la Hutte makes you want to slow dance with it. The 2020 is a wine that makes your shoulders drop such is its tranquility and sense of comfort in your mouth. It blooms in the mouth and does so without any sense of heaviness. The finish, scented with flowers and nectarines, is long, fragrant and textural. I hate using the word minerality as it means so many different things to people, but in my opinion, this has it in spades. It is incredible that the vines were only planted in 2011 on the schistous site on the grounds of a former monastery. Aged in larger format barrels, there's no sense of oakiness, allowing the purity of this wine to shine bright. |
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Burgundy | 2 | 89-91 (VN) |
In Bond
€1,210.00 |
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Vinous (89-91)The 2019 Puligny-Montrachet Les Pucelles 1er Cru comes from bought must, the vines managed virtually organically except for one treatment during the growing season. This has a tightly wound, rather laconic bouquet that, despite coaxing, remains stubbornly mute. The palate is well balanced with a fine bead of acidity, taut and fresh on the entry yet not quite achieving the same tension and nuance as the Puligny Champ Gain tasted alongside. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 93 (VN) |
In Bond
€2,975.00 |
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Vinous (93)The 2017 Bâtard-Montrachet Grand Cru has a lot of reduction on the nose that disguises the terroir; it’s difficult to peer beyond the sulfur here. The palate is dense and weighty and slightly honeyed in texture (possibly with just a bit of botrytis?). It feels harmonious toward the finish but does need to address the sulfur issue. Tasted blind at the annual Burgfest tasting in Savigny-lès-Beaune. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 90-92 (WA) |
In Bond
€2,420.00 |
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Wine Advocate (90-92)The 2016 Bienvenue-Bâtard-Montrachet Grand Cru was quite reduced on the nose. The palate is nicely balanced with good concentration, quite nutty and Meursault-like in style and sporting appreciable salinité toward the finish that fans out. Good potential, but give this a couple of years in bottle. I will remain cautious with my score for now. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 93-95 (VN) |
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€3,865.00 |
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Vinous (93-95)The 2017 Bienvenue-Bâtard-Montrachet Grand Cru has what might be called a more adventurous bouquet than the Bâtard: light sea spray scents developing in the glass, gaining intensity with subtle petrichor aromas. The precise, focused palate is well balanced with a fine bead of acidity and slivers of orange zest and citrus peel toward the persistent finish. I discern more potential here than in the Bâtard-Montrachet this year. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 95 (VN) |
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€4,040.00 |
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Vinous (95)The 2017 Chevalier-Montrachet Grand Cru showed just a little reduction on the nose, displaying a faint cough candy scent along with yellow flowers and lemon thyme; an underlying steeliness emerges with continued aeration. The palate has a lime- and orange-peel-tinged entry, good weight and less reduction than the aromatics. It feels fresh and lightly spiced toward a citric, energetic, complex finish. This has a lot of potential and was easily the best showing from the estate at the Burgfest blind tasting. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 92-94 (VN) |
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€1,680.00 |
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Vinous (92-94)The 2017 Charlemagne Grand Cru comes from two parcels, the vines planted around the 1950s. The bouquet is well defined with white peach, clementine and light crushed stone aromas that gain intensity with aeration. The palate is well balanced, with a silver thread of acidity, and quite mineral-driven toward the second half. A dash of lemongrass lends spiciness that lingers on the aftertaste. Delicious! |
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Burgundy | 5 | 86-88 (VN) |
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€593.00 |
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Vinous (86-88)The 2017 Puligny-Montrachet Village comes from two lieux-dits. Like the Savigny-lès-Beaune Blanc, it has discreet flor-like aromas on the nose that I find distracting, and I hope they dissipate prior to bottling. The palate is balanced and rather tropical in style, displaying a fine bead of acidity and strong, honeyed passion fruit and mango notes toward the finish. Enjoyable, but not exactly the most Burgundy of whites you will taste this vintage. |
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Burgundy | 2 | 88-90 (WA) |
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€896.00 |
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Wine Advocate (88-90)The 2016 Vougeot 1er Cru Le Clos Blanc de Vougeot felt more austere on the nose compared to the Puligny Champ Gain. The palate is nicely balanced but maybe missing the complexity of that aforementioned premier cru. I appreciate the dab of spice on the finish, but I would like more personality to come through in bottle. |
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Burgundy | 2 | 94 (DC) |
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€644.00 |
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Decanter (94)Lively appley nose that is fresh, vibrant and elegant. With a fresh, silky attack, the palate is very elegant. This has purity and texture, with less power than some other crus but a stylish, citric finish. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 93 (WA) |
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€749.00 |
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Wine Advocate (93)The 2013 Chablis Grand Cru Les Preuses has an austere, wet granite, nettle and saline nose that is nicely poised. The palate is fresh and crisp with a keen line of acidity, a potent marine influence here with bundles of crisp Granny Smith apples mixed with lemongrass and lime toward the tensile finish. This is one of the best wines from William Fevre in 2013. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 97 (DC) |
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€675.00 |
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Decanter (97)This comes from two parcels, facing east and south-west, respectively, making a very tidy 2.5ha in total. Showing the delicate touch of one of the very best winemakers in Chablis, this is a saline, focused, wonderfully structured Preuses that has plenty of grip and acidity, sappy, bone-dry flavors and remarkable length. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 92-95 (VN) |
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€707.00 |
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Vinous (92-95)(production here was just 22 hectoliters per hectare, according to Didier Seguier): Pale, green-tinged yellow. Lemon, lime, white pepper, menthol, botanical herbs and powdered stone on the enticing nose and palate. Densely packed, chewy and tactile; a bit smaller-scaled than the Vaudesir but strong integrated acidity perfectly balances the wine's sweetness and gives the palate outstanding cut. The very long, palate-staining finish conveys a strong impression of dusty extract. Great potential here. |
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€765.00 |
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Indulge in the exquisite Xavier Monnot Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru En Remilly 2020, a quintessential expression of a privileged French terroir. Fashioned by the adroit winemaker, Xavier Monnot, the grapes for this wine are harvested from Les Remilly's South-Eastern facing vineyards in Chassagne-Montrachet, Burgundy. That identity imbues this chardonnay with a prominent mineral definition and richness. It exhibits a vibrant and inviting aroma of ripe orchard fruits, followed by a complex, lush palate of apple, citrus, and subtle oak nuances. The labour-intensive manual harvesting, coupled with a careful 12-month ageing period in French oak barrels, endows this wine with concentrated flavours and a tremendous depth. Superior precision, elegance and a subtle tension between richness and freshness define the signature Xavier Monnot style. Dive into the world where tradition marries finesse with the Xavier Monnot Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru En Remilly 2020. |
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