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Vinous93 points
- Variety Chardonnay
- Vintage NV
- Brand Vouette
- Cellaring 5-10 Years
- Wine Type White
- Alcohol Percentage 12.0% Alcohol
Champagne Vouette et Sorbee Blanc d'Argile Blanc de Blanc NV"Produced using 100% chardonnay this champagne is a blanc de blancs with zero ..."$265.00 -
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Robert Parker's95 points
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Jancis Robinson16 points
- Variety White Blends
- Vintage 2005
- Brand Chateau Smith Haut Lafitte
- Cellaring None
- Wine Type White
- Alcohol Percentage 13.5% Alcohol
Chateau Smith Haut Lafitte Blanc 2005"Usually Sauvignon Blanc-dominant, with around 5% each of Sémillon and Sauvig..."$259.99 -
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James Suckling97 points
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Gary Walsh96 points
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Huon Hooke96 points
- Variety Chardonnay
- Vintage 2023
- Brand Cullen
- Cellaring 15 Plus Years
- Wine Type White
- Alcohol Percentage 13.5% Alcohol
Cullen 'Kevin John' Chardonnay 2023"Grown in the ancient soils of Wilyabrup the wines come from the heart of the ..."$174.99 -
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Robert Parker's98 points
- Variety Chenin Blanc
- Vintage 2019
- Brand Domaine Belargus
- Cellaring 5-10 Years
- Wine Type White
- Alcohol Percentage 12.5% Alcohol
Domaine Belargus Quarts 2019"Coming from a terroir producing world-renowned sweet wines, the Quarts-de-Cha..."$299.00 -
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Allan Meadows95 points
- Variety Chardonnay
- Vintage 2021
- Brand Bouchard Père and Fils
- Cellaring 15 Plus Years
- Wine Type White
- Alcohol Percentage 13.5% Alcohol
Domaine Bouchard Pere et Fils Corton Charlemagne Grand Cru 2021"Renowned and respected as one of the finest producers in Burgundy, Bouchard P..."$599.01 -
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Jasper Morris M98 points
- Variety Chardonnay
- Vintage 2021
- Brand Bouchard Père and Fils
- Cellaring 15 Plus Years
- Wine Type White
- Alcohol Percentage 13.0% Alcohol
Domaine Bouchard Pere et Fils Montrachet Grand Cru 2021"Renowned and respected as one of the finest producers in Burgundy, Bouchard P..."$2,590.01 -
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- Variety Chardonnay
- Vintage 2021
- Brand Domaine Pierre-Yves Colin-Morey
- Cellaring 5-10 Years
- Wine Type White
- Alcohol Percentage 13.5% Alcohol
Domaine Bruno Colin Chassagne-Montrachet "Les Chenevottes" 1er Cru 2021"Michel Colin was the third generation in his family to grow grapes in Burgund..."$309.99 -
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Jasper Morris M91 points
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Neal Martin92 points
- Variety Chardonnay
- Vintage 2020
- Brand Domaine Chavy Chouet
- Cellaring 10-15 Years
- Wine Type White
- Alcohol Percentage 12.0% Alcohol
Domaine Chavy Chouet Meursault Clos Des Corvees 2020"Sourced from vines with an average age of 65 years old. Matured for 10 months..."$150.00 -
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Jasper Morris M90 points
- Variety Chardonnay
- Vintage 2021
- Brand Domaine Chavy Chouet
- Cellaring 10-15 Years
- Wine Type White
- Alcohol Percentage 13.0% Alcohol
Domaine Chavy Chouet Meursault Les Grands Charrons 2021"The Chavy-Chouet estate is located in Meursault. The 15-hectare estate, manag..."$224.99 -
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Jasper Morris M94 points
- Variety Chardonnay
- Vintage 2021
- Brand Domaine Chavy Chouet
- Cellaring 15 Plus Years
- Wine Type White
- Alcohol Percentage 12.0% Alcohol
Domaine Chavy Chouet Puligny Montrachet 1er Cru Les Folatieres 2021"Les Folatieres is a .3 hectare plot located in the middle of a steep slope, w..."$375.00 -
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Jasper Morris M92 points
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Burghound91 points
- Variety Chardonnay
- Vintage 2021
- Brand Domaine de Montille
- Cellaring 3-5 Years
- Wine Type White
- Alcohol Percentage 12.5% Alcohol
Domaine De Montille Puligny-Montrachet 2021"Founded in the mid-18th century, this family-owned estate is one of the most ..."$250.00 -
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Decanter94 points
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Jasper Morris M92 points
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Burghound91 points
- Variety Chardonnay
- Vintage 2020
- Brand Henri Boillot
- Cellaring 10-15 Years
- Wine Type White
- Alcohol Percentage 13.0% Alcohol
Domaine Henri Boillot Meursault 2020"The 2020 vintage for white Burgundy has been heralded as one of the best in r..."$245.00 -
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- Variety Pinot Noir
- Vintage 2019
- Brand Domaine de Montille
- Cellaring 10-15 Years
- Wine Type White
- Alcohol Percentage 13.0% Alcohol
Domaine Hubert de Montille Clos de Vougeot Grand cru 2019"Domaine de Montille is a Burgundy producer known for its Pinot Noir from high..."$580.00 -
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Burghound92 points
- Variety Chardonnay
- Vintage 2019
- Brand Jacques Prieur
- Cellaring 10-15 Years
- Wine Type White
- Alcohol Percentage 13.0% Alcohol
Domaine Jacques Prieur Meursault Perrieres 1er Cru 2019"0.28Ha parcel on a slope with full east exposure and very thin soil (15-20cm)..."$520.00 -
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- Variety Chardonnay
- Vintage 2018
- Brand Domaine Arnaud Tessier
- Cellaring Ready, but will Keep
- Wine Type White
- Alcohol Percentage 13.0% Alcohol
Domaine Tessier Meursault 1er Cru “Les Charmes-Dessus” 2018"At Domaine Tessier, the very healthy grapes, and millerand from their old vin..."$379.01 -
- Variety Sauvignon Blanc
- Vintage 2011
- Brand François Cotat
- Cellaring 3-5 Years
- Wine Type White
- Alcohol Percentage 13.0% Alcohol
Francois Cotat Cuvee Paul 2011"François Cotat Cuvee Paul 2011 is an exceptional wine that showcases the mast..."$249.00 -
- Variety Sauvignon Blanc
- Vintage 2022
- Brand François Cotat
- Cellaring 5-10 Years
- Wine Type White
- Alcohol Percentage 13.0% Alcohol
Francois Cotat Monts Damnes Sancerre 2022"Skeleton"$219.99 -
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Vinous94 points
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Jeb Dunnuck93 points
- Variety Chardonnay
- Vintage 2021
- Brand Hirsch
- Cellaring 3-5 Years
- Wine Type White
- Alcohol Percentage 13.3% Alcohol
Hirsch Chardonnay 2021"As with all the wines from Hirsch, the purpose of our Chardonnay is to bring ..."$215.00 -
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Wine Spectator94 points
- Variety Chenin Blanc
- Vintage 2009
- Brand Domaine Huet
- Cellaring 5-10 Years
- Wine Type White
- Alcohol Percentage 13.0% Alcohol
Huet Vouvray Le Mont Moelleux 2009"Le Mont provides the perfect middle ground between Le Haut-Lieu and Clos du B..."$150.00 -
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Jasper Morris M92 points
- Variety Chardonnay
- Vintage 2021
- Brand Joseph Colin
- Cellaring 10-15 Years
- Wine Type White
- Alcohol Percentage 13.0% Alcohol
Joseph Colin Saint Aubin 1er Cru OSA 2021"oseph Colin Saint Aubin 1er Cru OSA 2021, an exceptional wine that embodies e..."$175.00 -
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Wine Enthusiast92 points
- Variety Pinot Gris
- Vintage 2002
- Brand Domaine Josmeyer
- Cellaring 15 Plus Years
- Wine Type White
- Alcohol Percentage 12.0% Alcohol
Josmeyer Grand Cru Brand Pinot Gris 2002"A dry, aromatic white, delivering lots of white pepper and white blossom note..."$150.00 -
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Jane Anson95 points
- Variety Sauvignon Blanc/Semillon
- Vintage 2021
- Brand Chateau Cheval Blanc
- Cellaring 15 Plus Years
- Wine Type White
- Alcohol Percentage 14.0% Alcohol
Le Petit Cheval Blanc White 2021"A wonderful and rather exotic white with aromas of pears, lychees, lemons and..."$329.00 -
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- Variety Chardonnay
- Vintage 2015
- Brand Domaine Leroy
- Cellaring 15 Plus Years
- Wine Type White
- Alcohol Percentage 13.5% Alcohol
Maison Leroy Bourgogne Blanc 2015"With hints of white flower and grapefruit that give way to precise minerality..."$499.99 -
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Tyson Stelzer98 points
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Andrew Caillard98 points
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James Halliday'98 points
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Decanter97 points
- Variety Chardonnay
- Vintage 2019
- Brand Penfolds
- Cellaring 15 Plus Years
- Wine Type White
- Alcohol Percentage 13.0% Alcohol
Penfolds Bin 144 Yattarna Chardonnay 2019"The elegantly styled Penfolds Bin 144 Yattarna Chardonnay encapsulates the fi..."$174.99 -
White Wine
White wine is made from white or light-colored grape varieties. Unlike red wine, the juice from white grapes is not in contact with the grape skins during fermentation, which is why white wine is typically a pale yellow or straw color. Some of the most common types of white wine include Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Riesling, and Pinot Grigio. The flavors of white wine can range from fruity and floral to mineral and tangy, depending on the grape variety and winemaking methods used. White wine is typically chilled before serving and is often paired with lighter foods such as fish, chicken, and salads.
White wines can also be oaked or unoaked, oaked white wines have been aged in oak barrels which gives the wine a creamy, buttery, vanilla notes. Whereas unoaked white wines are aged in stainless steel tanks which gives the wine a crisp and fresh taste. Some white wines are also fermented or aged in contact with their own lees (dead yeast cells) which gives the wine a fuller body and more complex aromas.
Different regions also have their signature white wines, for instance, white wine from Burgundy region of France is known for its Chardonnay grape variety which gives the wine a rich, complex, and buttery notes, whereas white wine from Alsace region of France is known for its Riesling grape variety which gives the wine a floral, mineral, and tangy notes.
White wine can be made using a variety of techniques and methods, each of which can affect the final taste and quality of the wine. For example, some winemakers use "skin contact" techniques to extract more flavor and color from the grapes. This is done by leaving the juice in contact with the grape skins for a short period of time before fermenting. This can add more body and texture to the wine, as well as a subtle color change. On the other hand, some winemakers use "sur lie" aging to give the wine a creamier texture and more complex aromas. Sur lie aging refers to the practice of leaving the wine on its lees (dead yeast cells) for an extended period of time, which can add complexity and depth to the wine's aroma and flavor.
The alcohol content of white wine can vary, but it is typically around 11-14% alcohol by volume (ABV). Some white wines, particularly those from warmer regions or those made using certain techniques, can have a higher alcohol content. For example, some Chardonnay wines produced in Napa Valley, California can reach up to 15% alcohol by volume.
The flavor and aroma of white wine can be influenced by many factors, including the grape variety, the terroir (soil, climate, and topography) of the vineyard, and the winemaking techniques used. For example, a Chardonnay from a cool climate region will have a high acidity and crisp flavors, while a Chardonnay from a warm climate region will have a higher alcohol content, a more full-bodied texture, and a more tropical fruit profile.
Some white wines are best consumed young and fresh, while others are meant to be aged for several years. For example, Sauvignon Blanc is typically consumed young, while a white Burgundy made from Chardonnay grapes can be aged for several years.
Some white wines are meant to be enjoyed as aperitif, while others are meant to be enjoyed with food. Aperitif wines are typically light-bodied, crisp, and dry and are consumed before a meal to stimulate the appetite, while food-friendly wines are typically more full-bodied, complex and can complement or contrast flavors of the food.
White wine can also be sparkling, such as Champagne and Prosecco, which are made using the traditional method of secondary fermentation in the bottle. Sparkling wines are typically made from Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Pinot Meunier grapes and can vary in sweetness, dryness, and effervescence.