White Wines of France

White Wines of France

Côte de Beaune

  • Le Montrachet, Bouchard Père et Fils
  • Bâtard-Montrachet, Bouchard Père et Fils – Connoisseurs the world over generally concur that The Montrachet and Bâtard-Montrachet represent a supreme example of great white wines from Burgundy. They are indeed two of the finest white wines in the world.
  • Chevalier-Montrachet, Bouchard Père et Fils – An outstanding, multidimensional wine, with great fruit, complexity, depth and length on the aftertaste.
  • Corton-Charlemange, Bouchard Père et Fils – A Grand Cru white Burgundy from one of the most famous vineyards in the world. This wine lives tip to it’s reputation in every way.
  • Corton-Charlemange, Laboure-Roi – Big, forceful, powerful Chardonnay, a Grand Cru!
  • Chassagne-Montrachet, Joseph Drouhin – Full-bodied white Burgundy wine with a pronounced Chardonnay aroma and a smooth buttery finish.
  • Chassagne-Montrachet, Laboure-Roi – Superlative wine from a village of fewer than 500 people!
  • Puligny-Montrachet, Bouchard Père et Fils – Only Grand Cru wines can show more power and complexity!
  • Puligny-Montrachet, Laboure-Roi – Only Grand Cru wines can show more power and complexity!
  • Puligny-Montrachet, Chavy – Full-bodied, elegant white Burgundy with abundant fruit and pronounced aroma.
  • Puligny-Montrachet, Louis Jadot – Full-bodied, rich and well-balanced with a beautifully restrained Chardonnay bouquet.
  • Meursault, Bouchard Père et Fils – Quite dry with the characteristic hazelnut nuance that Meursault is famous for. Full-bodied, great flavor.
  • Mersault, “Bouches Chères”, Domaine Rene Manuel – From a single vineyard called Bouches Chères. Explosive with flavor.
  • Meursault, Laboure-Roi – One of Burgundy’s most hedonistic white wines. Great producer.

Mâconniais

  • Pouilly-Fuissé, Bouchard Père et Fils – Complex balance of lean, spicy fruit and oak.
  • Pouilly-Fuissé, Laboure-Roi – A well-balanced wine from the villages of Pouilly and Fuissé.
  • Pouilly-Fuissé, Rene Guerin – Fresh scents of apples, lemony fruit.
  • Mâcon-Lugny, Les Charmes – A charming, straightforward wine from the village of Lugny.

Chablis

  • Chablis, Bouchard Père et Fils – Dry, crisp and clean white wine with the typical “flinty” character of a good Chablis.
  • Chablis, Fourchaume, Laboure-Roi – Premier Cru vineyard on the slopes of Chablis. Classic subdued aromas of apples and spice. Clean, crisp and steely finish.

St. Véran

  • St. Véran, Georges Duboeuf – Dry, crisp and clean white Burgundy; the vineyards adjoin the Pouilly-Fuissé region.
  • St. Véran, Marcel Vincent – Subtle Chardonnay character. This wine is from a top producer.

Beaujolais

  • Beaujolais Blanc, Georges Duboeuf – Light and fruity white with a charming bouquet.

Loire Valley

  • Vouvray, Château Montford – Made entirely from the Chenin Blanc grape, this wine is fruity, rich, and at times a bit on the tart side.
  • Sancerre, de Ladoucette – Crisp and pale with considerable breed and an engaging fruitiness and bouquet; made from the Sauvignon blanc grape.
  • Pouilly-Fumé, de Ladoucette – Dry and light, with considerable character and breed. From Sauvignon Blanc.
  • Muscadet, Marquis de Goulaine – A reserve bottle from this outstanding producer. Dry and crisp with a fragrant bouquet. Excellent with shellfish.

Rhône

  • Château Du Beaucastel – Complex and exciting white wine. Perfect with a hearty meal. A blend of Rhône Varietals with a touch of spice.
  • Côtes DueLobernn, Lavielle Ferme – A wonderful, dry wine with delicate seafood dishes.
  • Reserve, Perrin – A toned down version of the great Château wines of the Rhode Valley. Delicious.

Pauillac

  • Mouton Cadet, Rothschild – Proprietary and regional wine produced from Sauvignon Blanc.

Sauternes

  • Baron Philippe de Rothschild – Outstanding Château. Sensational bouquet of honey and flowers!
  • Château d’Yquem 1979 – The finest Sauternes; sweet, bold, complex and elegant.