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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James Suckling (98-99)
A complex, thought-provoking white. Vibrant and exciting with green herbs, stones and hints of aniseed and wet sea weed. Sea salt, too. It’s full-bodied and tight on the palate and rather shy. But then it takes off at the end and accelerates. Phenolic, with fine tannins. Iron. Oyster shell. 57% semillon and 43% sauvignon.Inc. TAX€3,223.43 -
James Suckling (97-98)
The Haut Brion is open and very pretty, with sliced lemon, pear and white-peach character, as well as a hint of lemon grass. It’s full and layered with structure and focus. Crunchy finish. Fine phenolics and vibrant fruit for the vintage. 58.1% sauvignon blanc and 41.9% semillon.Inc. TAX€2,297.08 -
Immerse yourself in the luxurious world of fine wine with the esteemed Heitz Lochardet Chevalier-Montrachet Grand Cru 2017. This exquisite wine has been meticulously crafted in the historic wine-making region of Burgundy, France. Under the expert care of third-generation vigneron Armand Heitz, the fermented juices of hand-picked Chardonnay grapes reach new heights. Embodying Heitz's passion for organic and biodynamic practices, this serially acclaimed vintner ages the wine in oak barrels, fostering a refined harmony of strength and elegance. The Heitz Lochardet Chevalier-Montrachet Grand Cru 2017 seduces the palate with its captivating blend of ripe fruit, mineral, and floral tones, underpinned by refined acidity and a commendable finish. The producers' dedication to showcasing the noble terroir results in a wine that whispers of the ancient limestone soils and distinct microclimate of its homeland. Relish the enigmatic complexity of each sip and surrender to the mesmerising charm of the Heitz Lochardet Chevalier-Montrachet Grand Cru 2017.
Inc. TAX€3,487.45 -
Vinous (95)
Compared to the premier crus at this address, this wine offers another dimension on the nose, with aromas of pear, white flowers, almond and hazelnut complemented by deeper-pitched soil tones and a hint of dried fruits. Hugely rich but surprisingly energetic on the palate, conveying seamless flavors of yellow and dried fruits and salty minerality. Totally saturates the mouth and mounts on the back end without leaving any impression of heaviness. Boillot told me that the 2017 version of this wine is a bit higher in acidity but this bottle boasts excellent verve.Inc. TAX€2,687.28 -
Wine Advocate (95+)
The 2018 Bâtard-Montrachet Grand Cru is showing brilliantly, unwinding in the glass with aromas of crisp orchard fruit, honeycomb, white flowers, orange oil and wheat toast. On the palate, it's full-bodied, ample and muscular, with lively acids and an impressively structured, introverted profile for the vintage, concluding with a long, saline finish.Inc. TAX€2,431.60 -
Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (96-98)
Mid lemon yellow. There is a slight reduction to the nose. All the weight appears on the palate with a gorgeously sensual deep white fruit, not heavy at all. White pepper. There is no sign of the reduction on the palate. An exceptional example with more tension at the back, great potential for the long term. Guillaume Boillot has dialled down to 50% new wood here and that is plenty. Tasted: 10/1/2021Inc. TAX€3,281.20 -
Wine Advocate (89)
The 2017 Bourgogne Blanc is in fact declassified Saint-Romain and Auxey-Duresses blended with fruit from the commune of Meursault, and it's vinified and matured in used 350-liter barrels. Wafting from glass, with notes of toasted nuts, pear and citrus fruit, it's medium-bodied, ample and incisive, with a generous core of delicately textural fruit, framed by juicy acids and concluding with a stony finish. It's one of the finest examples of the appellation to be found.Inc. TAX€210.46 -
Inc. TAX€5,099.20 -
Burghound (97)
(Don't Miss!) A discreet but not invisible touch of wood sets off the notably more floral-suffused aromas of citrus confit, exotic tea, anise and white peach. The gorgeously textured large-scaled flavors possess outstanding cut and minerality that contrasts with the exceptionally dry, austere and massively long finish. This strikingly pure effort is packed with potential but note well that it's not likely to be a wine that permits early accessibility. In sum, this is a classic Chevalier in the making, but patience will absolutely be required.Inc. TAX€3,461.20 -
Wine Advocate (95)
The most youthfully reserved wine in the cellar was the 2018 Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru, a promising bottling that opens up to reveal scents of citrus zest, dried white flowers, green apple and pastry cream. On the palate, the wine is full-bodied, layered and multidimensional, with racy acids and prodigious levels of searingly chalky dry extract that lend this wine incredible structure.Inc. TAX€984.40 -
Wine Advocate (95)
Produced from purchased grapes, the 2019 Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru is serious and structured, enforcing a change of pace after the series of Puligny-Montrachet grands crus. Mingling notes of pear and citrus oil with hints of toasted bread, white flowers and praline, it's medium to full-bodied, satiny and chalky, with palpable structuring dry extract and tangy balancing acids.Inc. TAX€1,103.20 -
Burghound (96)
Subtle notes of mineral reduction and wood toast can be found on the aromas of green apple, clove and white flowers. The wonderfully intense, focused and muscular large-scaled flavors brim with both dry extract and an almost aggressively minerality on the markedly dry but not really austere finale. Like the Chevalier and Montrachet, this beauty of a Corton-Charlemagne is presently very tightly wound and is going to need extended patience to arrive at its peak. This too should be gorgeous in time.Inc. TAX€1,511.20 -
Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (93-95)
In 2021 the Boillot Corton-Charlemagne is all from Aloxe and not the three communes. Mid lemon yellow. The nose has some style, flesh and floral and potentially stony. More wood is showing at the back but there is so much wine still to come out. Lemon juice intensity at the back. Very long again Drink from 2027-2035. Tasted: October 2022Inc. TAX€1,439.11 -
Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (93-96)
Mostly Aloxe with a touch of Pernand. Quite a full lemon yellow. The bouquet offers a balanced ripeness, with flinty notes more than opulent fruit. This Corton-Charlemagne shows very lively, white fruit, a little citrus, river bed minerals behind, and excellent persistence. Lots of crunch to finish. Drink from 2030-2038. Tasted: December 2023.Inc. TAX€1,321.33 -
Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (92-95)
The first Boillot vintage of Clos Richemont, with planting from the 1970s on a very white limestone soil: sternly mineral, almost Puligny in style, suggests Guillaume. Lighter pale primrose, a very light toastiness on the nose. Striking energy at the back, a little bit of salinity, real energy too and very good length. Quite different from the other 1er crus, but offering the usual Boillot clarity and precision. A brilliant finish.Inc. TAX€864.42 -
Wine Advocate (93+)
The 2019 Meursault 1er Cru Genevrières has turned out nicely, mingling scents of honeyed pears, mandarin orange, paraffin wax, smoke and toasted nuts in an inviting bouquet. Medium to full-bodied, satiny and chiseled, it's bright and chalky, with a long, penetrating finish.Inc. TAX€1,008.25 -
Decanter (94)
Poruzots occupies a prime mid-slope location, sandwiched between Genevrières and Les Gouttes d’Or, with an exposition east and a bit north, which can only have helped in 2019. The result shows extremely lively citrus aromas, with almost tropical, exotic, up front tones and a bit of spice from the 50% new oak used for the maturation. The wine has breadth and substance, but there is plenty of fresh acidity that carries it to a long, persistent finish.Inc. TAX€916.02 -
Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (96-99)
1 x 350 litre barrel. Not especially deep in colour. The 2020 Montrachet has a fascinatingly complex nose, high toned, some bananas, but all the fruits pass across the nostrils. There is a touch of honey, with spring and summer flowers. Another league of intensity over and above Bâtard, yellower fruit overall, like a Bâtard x Folatières cross with yet more concentration. Oof! Tasted: 10/1/2021Inc. TAX€6,449.20 -
Inc. TAX€16,037.20 -
Inc. TAX€732.23 -
Inc. TAX€558.23 -
Decanter (93)
This impressive white wine from red wine specialist Charles van Canneyt at Domaine Hudelot-Noëllat dispels the myth that one can’t do both. The aromas begin with a hint of lemon peel and white flowers and then opens up to encompass quince, hazelnut, and spice. The beautiful freshness of the year balances out the impressive concentration of the wine to lead to a surprisingly long finish. 2021 is van Canneyt’s fifth vintage of this wine, whose vines were previously worked by Domaine Coche-Dury.Inc. TAX€420.13 -
Vinous (93-94)
(harvested last among the whites, on September 29; no frost here): Bright, green-tinged yellow. Highly distinctive aromas of lime, powdered stone, mint, pine needles and white pepper; fruit is the least of it! A seriously concentrated wine of terroir, showing lovely powdered-stone lift to its flavors of menthol, chalk, brown bread and fresh mushroom. Saline, tightly wound wine with lovely clarity and inner-mouth tension; quite dry but plenty ripe. The salty, tactile finish saturates the palate and leaves the taste buds quivering. Very Corton-Charlemagne! (12.6% without chaptalization)Inc. TAX€1,513.43 -
Inc. TAX€1,435.43 -
Vinous (94-96)
The 2020 Chevalier-Montrachet Clos de Chevaliers Grand Cru totals 6 barrels this year. Wonderful mineralité on the nose here: this is tensile, energetic with a subtle sea cave aroma that gains intensity in the glass. The palate is very well balanced with a fine bead of acidity, taut and fresh with discrete tropical veins towards the harmonious finish, a hint of frangipane on the aftertaste. Superb. Closure: Diam 30Inc. TAX€1,901.20 -
Vinous (94-96)
The 2021 Chevalier-Montrachet Clos de Chevaliers Grand Cru, which includes one new barrel out of the four (instead of the usual dozen), has a vivid bouquet with yellow fruit, nectarine, crushed limestone and subtle fumé aromas. The palate is well balanced with vibrant acidity, taut and fresh with notes of tangerine, citrus fruit and a pinch of spice. Linear in style, this lingers nicely, though it just needs a bit more nervosité on the finish. Still, this is very promising.Inc. TAX€2,599.33 -
Vinous (94-96)
The 2021 Bienvenue-Bâtard-Montrachet Grand Cru had quite a lot of reduction on the nose when I tasted it at the Domaine. The palate is where the action is: intense citrus fruit, frangipane, lemongrass and crushed stone, gaining weight towards the finish with wonderful persistency. This seems to grow in the glass. Superb.Inc. TAX€4,153.31 -
Fall under the captivating charm of Jean-Marc Blain-Gagnard Batard-Montrachet Grand Cru 2021. This exquisite Burgundy hails from the renowned Batard-Montrachet vineyard, a testament to the exquisite terroir of Côte de Beaune. Crafted by the Blain-Gagnard maison, a celebrated domain established in 1980 by Jean-Marc Blain and his wife, Claudine Gagnard-Chassagne, it exhibits an unrivalled dedication to quality and authenticity.
The 2021 vintage comprises exclusively Chardonnay grapes, meticulously hand-selected and cultivated with organic farming principles. The wine boasts refined intensity and a broad aromatic palette. Notes of citrus, stone fruit, and buttered toast intertwine, leading to a well-structured and balanced palate, underscored by an enveloping minerality and bright acidity. The Jean-Marc Blain-Gagnard Batard-Montrachet Grand Cru 2021 epitomises the quintessential craftsmanship of this leading winemaking family, delivering a Burgundian Chardonnay of grandeur and elegance. Praise this white's beautifully executed opulence and sophisticated lingering finish. Revel in the depth and complexity of this premium offering.
Inc. TAX€1,733.22 -
Discover the epitome of Burgundian elegance, the distinctively opulent Jean-Marc Blain-Gagnard Criots-Bâtard-Montrachet Grand Cru 2019. Born in Chassagne-Montrachet, the heart of Burgundy’s renowned white wine region, its character emanates from the combination of ideal limestone-clay soil and optimal climate. The Blain-Gagnard family, who has passionately crafted wines for generations, utilises traditional vinification techniques to give this Grand Cru a quintessentially rich style. During its creation, each grape is hand-picked and matured for 18 months in oak barrels to generate an unrivalled richness.
On the palate, the Jean-Marc Blain-Gagnard Criots-Bâtard-Montrachet Grand Cru 2019 reveals exuberant notes of orchard fruits, honeysuckle and whipped cream with undertones of minerals, capturing its distinct venue. Indulge in the refined harmony between fervent fruitiness and sharp acidity for an ultimately captivating drinking experience.
Inc. TAX€1,777.45 -
Experience the enigmatic charm of the Jean-Marc Blain-Gagnard Criots-Batard-Montrachet Grand Cru 2021, a noteworthy vintage from a highly-regarded French cellar. Esteemed for its refined complexity in white burgundy, Jean-Marc Blain and his wife Claudine Gagnard created this iconic estate in 1980. Cultivated meticulously in the hallowed soils of Chassagne-Montrachet, this inimitable Grand Cru captures Burgundy's quintessence in its purity. The 2021 vintage, fashioned by their son Marc-Antonin, exudes a bouquet of vibrant fruits harmoniously unified with delicate oak nuances, hinting at its extensive ageing potential. A testament to the estate's commitment to sustainable viticulture, the wine is crafted from manually-harvested, selectively sorted Chardonnay grapes, yielding an opulent texture and vivacious intensity. A mesmeric encounter with the Jean-Marc Blain-Gagnard Criots-Batard-Montrachet Grand Cru 2021 promises an indulgence in the unparalleled sophistication of fine wine.
Inc. TAX€1,903.45
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James Suckling (98-99)
A complex, thought-provoking white. Vibrant and exciting with green herbs, stones and hints of aniseed and wet sea weed. Sea salt, too. It’s full-bodied and tight on the palate and rather shy. But then it takes off at the end and accelerates. Phenolic, with fine tannins. Iron. Oyster shell. 57% semillon and 43% sauvignon.In Bond€2,675.00 -
James Suckling (97-98)
The Haut Brion is open and very pretty, with sliced lemon, pear and white-peach character, as well as a hint of lemon grass. It’s full and layered with structure and focus. Crunchy finish. Fine phenolics and vibrant fruit for the vintage. 58.1% sauvignon blanc and 41.9% semillon.In Bond€1,903.00 -
Immerse yourself in the luxurious world of fine wine with the esteemed Heitz Lochardet Chevalier-Montrachet Grand Cru 2017. This exquisite wine has been meticulously crafted in the historic wine-making region of Burgundy, France. Under the expert care of third-generation vigneron Armand Heitz, the fermented juices of hand-picked Chardonnay grapes reach new heights. Embodying Heitz's passion for organic and biodynamic practices, this serially acclaimed vintner ages the wine in oak barrels, fostering a refined harmony of strength and elegance. The Heitz Lochardet Chevalier-Montrachet Grand Cru 2017 seduces the palate with its captivating blend of ripe fruit, mineral, and floral tones, underpinned by refined acidity and a commendable finish. The producers' dedication to showcasing the noble terroir results in a wine that whispers of the ancient limestone soils and distinct microclimate of its homeland. Relish the enigmatic complexity of each sip and surrender to the mesmerising charm of the Heitz Lochardet Chevalier-Montrachet Grand Cru 2017.
In Bond€2,895.00 -
Vinous (95)
Compared to the premier crus at this address, this wine offers another dimension on the nose, with aromas of pear, white flowers, almond and hazelnut complemented by deeper-pitched soil tones and a hint of dried fruits. Hugely rich but surprisingly energetic on the palate, conveying seamless flavors of yellow and dried fruits and salty minerality. Totally saturates the mouth and mounts on the back end without leaving any impression of heaviness. Boillot told me that the 2017 version of this wine is a bit higher in acidity but this bottle boasts excellent verve.In Bond€2,230.00 -
Wine Advocate (95+)
The 2018 Bâtard-Montrachet Grand Cru is showing brilliantly, unwinding in the glass with aromas of crisp orchard fruit, honeycomb, white flowers, orange oil and wheat toast. On the palate, it's full-bodied, ample and muscular, with lively acids and an impressively structured, introverted profile for the vintage, concluding with a long, saline finish.In Bond€2,017.00 -
Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (96-98)
Mid lemon yellow. There is a slight reduction to the nose. All the weight appears on the palate with a gorgeously sensual deep white fruit, not heavy at all. White pepper. There is no sign of the reduction on the palate. An exceptional example with more tension at the back, great potential for the long term. Guillaume Boillot has dialled down to 50% new wood here and that is plenty. Tasted: 10/1/2021In Bond€2,725.00 -
Wine Advocate (89)
The 2017 Bourgogne Blanc is in fact declassified Saint-Romain and Auxey-Duresses blended with fruit from the commune of Meursault, and it's vinified and matured in used 350-liter barrels. Wafting from glass, with notes of toasted nuts, pear and citrus fruit, it's medium-bodied, ample and incisive, with a generous core of delicately textural fruit, framed by juicy acids and concluding with a stony finish. It's one of the finest examples of the appellation to be found.In Bond€166.00 -
In Bond€4,240.00
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Burghound (97)
(Don't Miss!) A discreet but not invisible touch of wood sets off the notably more floral-suffused aromas of citrus confit, exotic tea, anise and white peach. The gorgeously textured large-scaled flavors possess outstanding cut and minerality that contrasts with the exceptionally dry, austere and massively long finish. This strikingly pure effort is packed with potential but note well that it's not likely to be a wine that permits early accessibility. In sum, this is a classic Chevalier in the making, but patience will absolutely be required.In Bond€2,875.00 -
Wine Advocate (95)
The most youthfully reserved wine in the cellar was the 2018 Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru, a promising bottling that opens up to reveal scents of citrus zest, dried white flowers, green apple and pastry cream. On the palate, the wine is full-bodied, layered and multidimensional, with racy acids and prodigious levels of searingly chalky dry extract that lend this wine incredible structure.In Bond€811.00 -
Wine Advocate (95)
Produced from purchased grapes, the 2019 Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru is serious and structured, enforcing a change of pace after the series of Puligny-Montrachet grands crus. Mingling notes of pear and citrus oil with hints of toasted bread, white flowers and praline, it's medium to full-bodied, satiny and chalky, with palpable structuring dry extract and tangy balancing acids.In Bond€910.00 -
Burghound (96)
Subtle notes of mineral reduction and wood toast can be found on the aromas of green apple, clove and white flowers. The wonderfully intense, focused and muscular large-scaled flavors brim with both dry extract and an almost aggressively minerality on the markedly dry but not really austere finale. Like the Chevalier and Montrachet, this beauty of a Corton-Charlemagne is presently very tightly wound and is going to need extended patience to arrive at its peak. This too should be gorgeous in time.In Bond€1,250.00 -
Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (93-95)
In 2021 the Boillot Corton-Charlemagne is all from Aloxe and not the three communes. Mid lemon yellow. The nose has some style, flesh and floral and potentially stony. More wood is showing at the back but there is so much wine still to come out. Lemon juice intensity at the back. Very long again Drink from 2027-2035. Tasted: October 2022In Bond€1,190.00 -
Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (93-96)
Mostly Aloxe with a touch of Pernand. Quite a full lemon yellow. The bouquet offers a balanced ripeness, with flinty notes more than opulent fruit. This Corton-Charlemagne shows very lively, white fruit, a little citrus, river bed minerals behind, and excellent persistence. Lots of crunch to finish. Drink from 2030-2038. Tasted: December 2023.In Bond€1,090.00 -
Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (92-95)
The first Boillot vintage of Clos Richemont, with planting from the 1970s on a very white limestone soil: sternly mineral, almost Puligny in style, suggests Guillaume. Lighter pale primrose, a very light toastiness on the nose. Striking energy at the back, a little bit of salinity, real energy too and very good length. Quite different from the other 1er crus, but offering the usual Boillot clarity and precision. A brilliant finish.In Bond€711.00 -
Wine Advocate (93+)
The 2019 Meursault 1er Cru Genevrières has turned out nicely, mingling scents of honeyed pears, mandarin orange, paraffin wax, smoke and toasted nuts in an inviting bouquet. Medium to full-bodied, satiny and chiseled, it's bright and chalky, with a long, penetrating finish.In Bond€829.00 -
Decanter (94)
Poruzots occupies a prime mid-slope location, sandwiched between Genevrières and Les Gouttes d’Or, with an exposition east and a bit north, which can only have helped in 2019. The result shows extremely lively citrus aromas, with almost tropical, exotic, up front tones and a bit of spice from the 50% new oak used for the maturation. The wine has breadth and substance, but there is plenty of fresh acidity that carries it to a long, persistent finish.In Bond€754.00 -
Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (96-99)
1 x 350 litre barrel. Not especially deep in colour. The 2020 Montrachet has a fascinatingly complex nose, high toned, some bananas, but all the fruits pass across the nostrils. There is a touch of honey, with spring and summer flowers. Another league of intensity over and above Bâtard, yellower fruit overall, like a Bâtard x Folatières cross with yet more concentration. Oof! Tasted: 10/1/2021In Bond€5,365.00 -
In Bond€13,355.00
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In Bond€599.00
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In Bond€454.00
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Decanter (93)
This impressive white wine from red wine specialist Charles van Canneyt at Domaine Hudelot-Noëllat dispels the myth that one can’t do both. The aromas begin with a hint of lemon peel and white flowers and then opens up to encompass quince, hazelnut, and spice. The beautiful freshness of the year balances out the impressive concentration of the wine to lead to a surprisingly long finish. 2021 is van Canneyt’s fifth vintage of this wine, whose vines were previously worked by Domaine Coche-Dury.In Bond€339.00 -
Vinous (93-94)
(harvested last among the whites, on September 29; no frost here): Bright, green-tinged yellow. Highly distinctive aromas of lime, powdered stone, mint, pine needles and white pepper; fruit is the least of it! A seriously concentrated wine of terroir, showing lovely powdered-stone lift to its flavors of menthol, chalk, brown bread and fresh mushroom. Saline, tightly wound wine with lovely clarity and inner-mouth tension; quite dry but plenty ripe. The salty, tactile finish saturates the palate and leaves the taste buds quivering. Very Corton-Charlemagne! (12.6% without chaptalization)In Bond€1,250.00 -
In Bond€1,185.00
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Vinous (94-96)
The 2020 Chevalier-Montrachet Clos de Chevaliers Grand Cru totals 6 barrels this year. Wonderful mineralité on the nose here: this is tensile, energetic with a subtle sea cave aroma that gains intensity in the glass. The palate is very well balanced with a fine bead of acidity, taut and fresh with discrete tropical veins towards the harmonious finish, a hint of frangipane on the aftertaste. Superb. Closure: Diam 30In Bond€1,575.00 -
Vinous (94-96)
The 2021 Chevalier-Montrachet Clos de Chevaliers Grand Cru, which includes one new barrel out of the four (instead of the usual dozen), has a vivid bouquet with yellow fruit, nectarine, crushed limestone and subtle fumé aromas. The palate is well balanced with vibrant acidity, taut and fresh with notes of tangerine, citrus fruit and a pinch of spice. Linear in style, this lingers nicely, though it just needs a bit more nervosité on the finish. Still, this is very promising.In Bond€2,155.00 -
Vinous (94-96)
The 2021 Bienvenue-Bâtard-Montrachet Grand Cru had quite a lot of reduction on the nose when I tasted it at the Domaine. The palate is where the action is: intense citrus fruit, frangipane, lemongrass and crushed stone, gaining weight towards the finish with wonderful persistency. This seems to grow in the glass. Superb.In Bond€3,450.00 -
Fall under the captivating charm of Jean-Marc Blain-Gagnard Batard-Montrachet Grand Cru 2021. This exquisite Burgundy hails from the renowned Batard-Montrachet vineyard, a testament to the exquisite terroir of Côte de Beaune. Crafted by the Blain-Gagnard maison, a celebrated domain established in 1980 by Jean-Marc Blain and his wife, Claudine Gagnard-Chassagne, it exhibits an unrivalled dedication to quality and authenticity.
The 2021 vintage comprises exclusively Chardonnay grapes, meticulously hand-selected and cultivated with organic farming principles. The wine boasts refined intensity and a broad aromatic palette. Notes of citrus, stone fruit, and buttered toast intertwine, leading to a well-structured and balanced palate, underscored by an enveloping minerality and bright acidity. The Jean-Marc Blain-Gagnard Batard-Montrachet Grand Cru 2021 epitomises the quintessential craftsmanship of this leading winemaking family, delivering a Burgundian Chardonnay of grandeur and elegance. Praise this white's beautifully executed opulence and sophisticated lingering finish. Revel in the depth and complexity of this premium offering.
In Bond€1,435.00 -
Discover the epitome of Burgundian elegance, the distinctively opulent Jean-Marc Blain-Gagnard Criots-Bâtard-Montrachet Grand Cru 2019. Born in Chassagne-Montrachet, the heart of Burgundy’s renowned white wine region, its character emanates from the combination of ideal limestone-clay soil and optimal climate. The Blain-Gagnard family, who has passionately crafted wines for generations, utilises traditional vinification techniques to give this Grand Cru a quintessentially rich style. During its creation, each grape is hand-picked and matured for 18 months in oak barrels to generate an unrivalled richness.
On the palate, the Jean-Marc Blain-Gagnard Criots-Bâtard-Montrachet Grand Cru 2019 reveals exuberant notes of orchard fruits, honeysuckle and whipped cream with undertones of minerals, capturing its distinct venue. Indulge in the refined harmony between fervent fruitiness and sharp acidity for an ultimately captivating drinking experience.
In Bond€1,470.00 -
Experience the enigmatic charm of the Jean-Marc Blain-Gagnard Criots-Batard-Montrachet Grand Cru 2021, a noteworthy vintage from a highly-regarded French cellar. Esteemed for its refined complexity in white burgundy, Jean-Marc Blain and his wife Claudine Gagnard created this iconic estate in 1980. Cultivated meticulously in the hallowed soils of Chassagne-Montrachet, this inimitable Grand Cru captures Burgundy's quintessence in its purity. The 2021 vintage, fashioned by their son Marc-Antonin, exudes a bouquet of vibrant fruits harmoniously unified with delicate oak nuances, hinting at its extensive ageing potential. A testament to the estate's commitment to sustainable viticulture, the wine is crafted from manually-harvested, selectively sorted Chardonnay grapes, yielding an opulent texture and vivacious intensity. A mesmeric encounter with the Jean-Marc Blain-Gagnard Criots-Batard-Montrachet Grand Cru 2021 promises an indulgence in the unparalleled sophistication of fine wine.
In Bond€1,575.00
