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Wine Enthusiast91 points
- Variety Chardonnay
- Vintage 2021
- Brand Kendall-Jackson Vineyard Estates
- Cellaring 3-5 Years
- Wine Type White
- Alcohol Percentage 14.0% Alcohol
Kendall Jackson Vintners Reserve Chardonnay 2021"Flavors from Kendall Jackson Vintner's Reserve Chardonnay, delicately intertw..."$37.99 -
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Jasper Morris M92 points
- Variety Chardonnay
- Vintage 2020
- Brand Benjamin Leroux
- Cellaring 15 Plus Years
- Wine Type White
- Alcohol Percentage 13.0% Alcohol
Benjamin Leroux Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru Les Baudines 2020"Diam. The 3.6-hectare Les Baudines vineyard sits up high on the slope, near t..."$250.00 -
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Jasper Morris M95 points
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Decanter94 points
- Variety Chardonnay
- Vintage 2020
- Brand Benjamin Leroux
- Cellaring 15 Plus Years
- Wine Type White
- Alcohol Percentage 13.0% Alcohol
Benjamin Leroux Meursaul- Blagny 1er Cru La Piece Sous Le Bois 2020"Diam. Another bona fide estate wine this year, with the fruit hailing from Le..."$300.00 -
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Jasper Morris M94 points
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Vinous94 points
- Variety Chardonnay
- Vintage 2020
- Brand Benjamin Leroux
- Cellaring 15 Plus Years
- Wine Type White
- Alcohol Percentage 13.0% Alcohol
Benjamin Leroux Meursault 1er Cru Les Charmes Dessus 2020"Diam. Following the 2017 harvest, Leroux managed something of a coup when he ..."$375.00 -
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Jasper Morris M93 points
- Variety Chardonnay
- Vintage 2020
- Brand Benjamin Leroux
- Cellaring 15 Plus Years
- Wine Type White
- Alcohol Percentage 13.0% Alcohol
Benjamin Leroux Meursault Les Vireuils 2020"Diam. This is a high-grown wine of wonderful purity and mineral drive. Leroux..."$190.00 -
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Jancis Robinson15.5 points
- Variety Chardonnay
- Vintage 2018
- Brand Domaine Chavy Chouet
- Cellaring 15 Plus Years
- Wine Type White
- Alcohol Percentage 12.5% Alcohol
Domaine Chavy-Chouet Bourgogne Les Femelottes 2018""10 months with 10% new barrels. Les Femelottes in Puligny-Montrachet is an e..."$50.00 -
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- Variety Chardonnay
- Vintage 2017
- Brand Domaine Chavy Chouet
- Cellaring 15 Plus Years
- Wine Type White
- Alcohol Percentage 13.0% Alcohol
Domaine Chavy-Chouet Puligny Les Enseigneres 2017"The Enseigneres is one of the most highly regarded of the Puligny-Montrachet ..."$123.99 -
- Variety Chardonnay
- Vintage 2018
- Brand Domaine Chavy Chouet
- Cellaring 15 Plus Years
- Wine Type White
- Alcohol Percentage 13.0% Alcohol
Domaine Chavy-Chouet Puligny Les Enseigneres 2018"The Enseigneres is one of the most highly regarded of the Puligny-Montrachet ..."$115.98 -
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Allen Meadows92 points
- Variety Chardonnay
- Vintage 2014
- Brand Louis Michel and Fils
- Cellaring 15 Plus Years
- Wine Type White
- Alcohol Percentage 13.0% Alcohol
Domaine Louis Michel & Fils Chablis Premier Cru Butteaux 2014"Domaine Louis Michel et Fils is a wine producer located in the Burgundian reg..."$105.00 -
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- Variety Chardonnay
- Vintage 2018
- Brand Kendall-Jackson Vineyard Estates
- Cellaring 3-5 Years
- Wine Type White
- Alcohol Percentage 14.0% Alcohol
Kendall Jackson Vintners Reserve Chardonnay 2018"Flavors from Kendall Jackson Vintner's Reserve Chardonnay, delicately intertw..."$28.49 -
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Jancis Robinson15.5 points
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Falstaff Magazi93 points
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Raymond Chan Wi18.5 points
- Variety Chardonnay
- Vintage 2019
- Brand Kendall-Jackson Vineyard Estates
- Cellaring 3-5 Years
- Wine Type White
- Alcohol Percentage 14.0% Alcohol
Kendall Jackson Vintners Reserve Chardonnay 2019"Flavors from Kendall Jackson Vintner's Reserve Chardonnay, delicately intertw..."$34.99 -
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- Variety Chardonnay
- Vintage 2018
- Brand Petronio
- Cellaring 15 Plus Years
- Wine Type White
- Alcohol Percentage 12.0% Alcohol
Petronio Yering Chardonnay 2018"Nectarine and cashew nut aromas, subtle stone fruit flavours, complimented by..."$30.99 -
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James Halliday89 points
- Variety Chardonnay
- Vintage 2002
- Brand Phillip Island Wines
- Cellaring Drink Now
- Wine Type White
- Alcohol Percentage 14.0% Alcohol
Phillip Island Wines Chardonnay 2002"2001* Medium yellow-green; the bouquet has intense botrytis, along with a cur..."$19.99 -
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Campbell Mattin94 points
- Variety Chardonnay
- Vintage 2019
- Brand Place of Changing Winds
- Cellaring 15 Plus Years
- Wine Type White
- Alcohol Percentage 12.5% Alcohol
Place of Changing Winds Bullengarook Chardonnay 2019"Place of Changing Winds – the place and the vineyard – may well be the mo..."$99.99 -
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Robert Parker's97 points
- Variety Semillon
- Vintage 2014
- Brand Chateau Rieussec
- Cellaring 15 Plus Years
- Wine Type White
- Alcohol Percentage 14.0% Alcohol
Rieussec Sauternes 375ml 2014"Layered botrytis that gives the wine both its richness and dense texture. It ..."$107.99 -
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- Variety Semillon
- Vintage 2009
- Brand Rockford
- Cellaring 15 Plus Years
- Wine Type White
- Alcohol Percentage 13.5% Alcohol
Rockford Local Growers Semillon 2009"This producer makes many wines including those from grapes cabernet sauvignon..."$39.00 -
- Variety Chardonnay
- Vintage 1998
- Brand Rosemount Estate
- Cellaring Drink Now
- Wine Type White
- Alcohol Percentage 13.5% Alcohol
Rosemount Estate 'Roxburgh' Chardonnay 1998"Wine is fully mature - Caveat on Buyer. Hand harvested from one of Austra..."$29.99 -
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Sam Kim95 points
- Variety Chardonnay
- Vintage 2016
- Brand Tony Bish
- Cellaring 15 Plus Years
- Wine Type White
- Alcohol Percentage 13.0% Alcohol
Tony Bish Golden Egg Chardonnay 2016"Medium straw appearance. The aroma is a medley of nectarine, peach, apple bl..."$62.00 -
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.