White Wines of France

Burgundy

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.