All Bordeaux 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.
All Bordeaux White Wines
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Bordeaux | 1 | 100 (JS) |
Inc. GST
SG$6,742.13 |
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James Suckling (100)This is crazy quality. The depth and intensity is really something. It is so compact and powerful with such intensity and density. Energy. So structured. Full-bodied. Layered and superb. Like a great Montrachet from a great vintage, but so Haut Brion. Speechless. Perfect wine. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 97-98 (JS) |
Inc. GST
SG$3,664.29 |
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James Suckling (97-98)Very perfumed with floral, citrus and stone aromas, as well as hints of grapefruit. It’s full-bodied and seamless in texture. Extremely long and fine-grained. 72% sauvignon and 28% semillon. Normally 50/50. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 97-98 (JS) |
Inc. GST
SG$7,524.77 |
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James Suckling (97-98)Very perfumed with floral, citrus and stone aromas, as well as hints of grapefruit. It’s full-bodied and seamless in texture. Extremely long and fine-grained. 72% sauvignon and 28% semillon. Normally 50/50. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 98-99 (JS) |
Inc. GST
SG$3,485.51 |
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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. |
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Haut-Brion Blanc
(6x75cl)
2023
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Bordeaux | - | 97-98 (JS) |
Expected Price Range
SG$4,892 -
SG$5,809
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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. |
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Bordeaux | 12 | - |
Inc. GST
SG$329.62 |
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The Intuition de Fleur Cardinale Blanc 2022 is a distinguished creation from Domaine Cardinale, nestled in the renowned Burgundy region. Crafted with precision, this exquisite white wine is a refined blend of Chardonnay and Viognier grapes, meticulously handpicked from sustainably managed vineyards. The vinification process embraces both traditional and modern techniques, including cold fermentation in stainless steel tanks to preserve its vibrant freshness and aromatic complexity. A subtle ageing on lees enhances its texture, imparting delicate notes of white blossoms, citrus zest, and a whisper of minerality. On the palate, it offers a harmonious balance of crisp acidity and silky finesse, culminating in a long, elegant finish. The Intuition de Fleur Cardinale Blanc 2022 exemplifies Domaine Cardinale’s unwavering dedication to quality and terroir expression, making it a superb choice for discerning wine enthusiasts seeking sophistication and depth in every glass. |
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Bordeaux | 5 | - |
Inc. GST
SG$311.09 |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 98 (VN (NM)) |
Inc. GST
SG$2,122.80 |
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Vinous - Neal Martin (98)The 2007 L’Extravagant de Doisy-Daëne has a ripe and generous bouquet with orange pith, apricot, crème brûlée and quince, unfurling beautifully in the glass. The palate is supremely well balanced with fine definition, wonderful acidity and a composed, almost Tokaji-like finish that lingers with enticing marmalade and quince notes. So precise. So delicious. |
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Bordeaux | 2 | 98 (WA) |
Inc. GST
SG$2,975.16 |
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Wine Advocate (98)Pale to medium gold colored, the 2009 L'Extravagant drifts sensuously from the glass with evolving notions of burnt sugar, apple pie, crème caramel and praline plus hints of honey-coated walnuts and powdered ginger. Very sweet, rich, full-on unctuous and densely laden in the mouth, the palate possesses almost electric freshness supporting layer after layer of dried fruit and nut notions, finishing very long. It won’t cellar for as long as some of the 2009s, but this sure is delicious right now. |
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Bordeaux | 2 | 97-99 (WA) |
Inc. GST
SG$1,624.91 |
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Wine Advocate (97-99)Pale to medium gold in color, the 2019 L'Extravagant is a powerhouse from start to finish. The nose is such a complex cocktail, it nearly blows you over with scents of pineapple upside-down cake, preserved mandarin peel, candied ginger and mango pudding plus nuances of acacia honey, beeswax, baker's yeast, wild fungi and burnt sugar. The palate is full-on pedal to the metal unctuousness with the rich sweetness beautifully offset by refreshing acidity and layer upon layer of savory, tropical fruit and earthy flavors, finishing with a long-lingering zesty lift. Strap yourselves in for this thrill ride and do not even attempt to drink anything else after this! |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 97 (VN (AG)) |
Inc. GST
SG$1,234.28 |
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Vinous - Antonio Galloni (97)The 2020 Doisy-Daëne L'Extravagant is gracious and light on its feet. Scents of tangerine peel, mint, lemon confit, marzipan, jasmine and passionfruit are all beautifully lifted. Weightless and elegant, L'Extravagant is wonderfully subdued in 2020. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | - |
Inc. GST
SG$588.38 |
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La Cave d'Augustin Florent 2010 is a distinguished vintage meticulously crafted in the heart of Burgundy’s esteemed vineyards. Handpicked Grand Cru grapes are fermented in temperature-controlled stainless steel vats, preserving the wine’s exquisite purity and vibrant character. Aging gracefully for eighteen months in French oak barrels, this wine develops a complex tapestry of flavours, showcasing ripe red berries, subtle spices, and elegant tannins. Augustin Florent, a revered producer with decades of heritage, employs sustainable viticultural practices, ensuring each bottle reflects the terroir's unique expression. The 2010 vintage benefits from an optimal growing season, resulting in a harmonious balance and exceptional depth. La Cave d'Augustin Florent 2010 captivates the palate with its refined structure and lingering finish, making it a quintessential choice for connoisseurs seeking unparalleled quality and sophistication. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | - |
Inc. GST
SG$268.03 |
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La Cave d'Augustin Florent 2010 is a distinguished vintage meticulously crafted in the heart of Burgundy’s esteemed vineyards. Handpicked Grand Cru grapes are fermented in temperature-controlled stainless steel vats, preserving the wine’s exquisite purity and vibrant character. Aging gracefully for eighteen months in French oak barrels, this wine develops a complex tapestry of flavours, showcasing ripe red berries, subtle spices, and elegant tannins. Augustin Florent, a revered producer with decades of heritage, employs sustainable viticultural practices, ensuring each bottle reflects the terroir's unique expression. The 2010 vintage benefits from an optimal growing season, resulting in a harmonious balance and exceptional depth. La Cave d'Augustin Florent 2010 captivates the palate with its refined structure and lingering finish, making it a quintessential choice for connoisseurs seeking unparalleled quality and sophistication. |
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Bordeaux | 4 | 92 (WA) |
Inc. GST
SG$2,198.44 |
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Wine Advocate (92)A blend of 84% Semillon and 16% Sauvignon Blanc, this wine displays oodles of figs, melon, crushed rock, white flowers and grapefruit. Its excellent texture, medium to full body make for a beautiful example of dry white Graves. Anticipated maturity: now-2025. |
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Bordeaux | 4 | 92 (WA) |
Inc. GST
SG$2,198.44 |
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Wine Advocate (92)A beautiful 1,000-case blend of 83% Semillon and the rest Sauvignon Blanc from the owners of La Mission Haut-Brion and Haut-Brion, this beauty exhibits oodles of marmalade, honeysuckle, caramelized melons and candle wax in a medium-bodied, authoritative style. Drink it over the next decade or more. |
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Bordeaux | 3 | 91 (VN (NM)) |
Inc. GST
SG$326.78 |
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Vinous - Neal Martin (91)The 2012 Clarté de Haut-Brion is slightly more youthful than the Chapelle de la Mission with black brambly fruit, sandalwood and light rolled tobacco aromas. The palate is medium-bodied with a supple entry. There is fine weight for a Deuxième Vin and a satisfying freshness with a judicious pepperiness adorning the tensile finish. Excellent. Tasted at Bordeaux Index's 10-Year-On tasting. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 100 (JS) |
In Bond
SG$6,130.00 |
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James Suckling (100)This is crazy quality. The depth and intensity is really something. It is so compact and powerful with such intensity and density. Energy. So structured. Full-bodied. Layered and superb. Like a great Montrachet from a great vintage, but so Haut Brion. Speechless. Perfect wine. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 97-98 (JS) |
In Bond
SG$3,335.00 |
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James Suckling (97-98)Very perfumed with floral, citrus and stone aromas, as well as hints of grapefruit. It’s full-bodied and seamless in texture. Extremely long and fine-grained. 72% sauvignon and 28% semillon. Normally 50/50. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 97-98 (JS) |
In Bond
SG$6,850.00 |
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James Suckling (97-98)Very perfumed with floral, citrus and stone aromas, as well as hints of grapefruit. It’s full-bodied and seamless in texture. Extremely long and fine-grained. 72% sauvignon and 28% semillon. Normally 50/50. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 98-99 (JS) |
In Bond
SG$3,170.00 |
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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. |
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Haut-Brion Blanc
(6x75cl)
2023
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Bordeaux | - | 97-98 (JS) |
Expected Price Range
SG$4,892 -
SG$5,809
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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. |
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Bordeaux | 12 | - |
In Bond
SG$243.00 |
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The Intuition de Fleur Cardinale Blanc 2022 is a distinguished creation from Domaine Cardinale, nestled in the renowned Burgundy region. Crafted with precision, this exquisite white wine is a refined blend of Chardonnay and Viognier grapes, meticulously handpicked from sustainably managed vineyards. The vinification process embraces both traditional and modern techniques, including cold fermentation in stainless steel tanks to preserve its vibrant freshness and aromatic complexity. A subtle ageing on lees enhances its texture, imparting delicate notes of white blossoms, citrus zest, and a whisper of minerality. On the palate, it offers a harmonious balance of crisp acidity and silky finesse, culminating in a long, elegant finish. The Intuition de Fleur Cardinale Blanc 2022 exemplifies Domaine Cardinale’s unwavering dedication to quality and terroir expression, making it a superb choice for discerning wine enthusiasts seeking sophistication and depth in every glass. |
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Bordeaux | 5 | - |
In Bond
SG$226.00 |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 98 (VN (NM)) |
In Bond
SG$1,900.00 |
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Vinous - Neal Martin (98)The 2007 L’Extravagant de Doisy-Daëne has a ripe and generous bouquet with orange pith, apricot, crème brûlée and quince, unfurling beautifully in the glass. The palate is supremely well balanced with fine definition, wonderful acidity and a composed, almost Tokaji-like finish that lingers with enticing marmalade and quince notes. So precise. So delicious. |
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Bordeaux | 2 | 98 (WA) |
In Bond
SG$2,680.00 |
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Wine Advocate (98)Pale to medium gold colored, the 2009 L'Extravagant drifts sensuously from the glass with evolving notions of burnt sugar, apple pie, crème caramel and praline plus hints of honey-coated walnuts and powdered ginger. Very sweet, rich, full-on unctuous and densely laden in the mouth, the palate possesses almost electric freshness supporting layer after layer of dried fruit and nut notions, finishing very long. It won’t cellar for as long as some of the 2009s, but this sure is delicious right now. |
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Bordeaux | 2 | 97-99 (WA) |
In Bond
SG$1,465.00 |
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Wine Advocate (97-99)Pale to medium gold in color, the 2019 L'Extravagant is a powerhouse from start to finish. The nose is such a complex cocktail, it nearly blows you over with scents of pineapple upside-down cake, preserved mandarin peel, candied ginger and mango pudding plus nuances of acacia honey, beeswax, baker's yeast, wild fungi and burnt sugar. The palate is full-on pedal to the metal unctuousness with the rich sweetness beautifully offset by refreshing acidity and layer upon layer of savory, tropical fruit and earthy flavors, finishing with a long-lingering zesty lift. Strap yourselves in for this thrill ride and do not even attempt to drink anything else after this! |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 97 (VN (AG)) |
In Bond
SG$1,120.00 |
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Vinous - Antonio Galloni (97)The 2020 Doisy-Daëne L'Extravagant is gracious and light on its feet. Scents of tangerine peel, mint, lemon confit, marzipan, jasmine and passionfruit are all beautifully lifted. Weightless and elegant, L'Extravagant is wonderfully subdued in 2020. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | - |
In Bond
SG$520.00 |
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La Cave d'Augustin Florent 2010 is a distinguished vintage meticulously crafted in the heart of Burgundy’s esteemed vineyards. Handpicked Grand Cru grapes are fermented in temperature-controlled stainless steel vats, preserving the wine’s exquisite purity and vibrant character. Aging gracefully for eighteen months in French oak barrels, this wine develops a complex tapestry of flavours, showcasing ripe red berries, subtle spices, and elegant tannins. Augustin Florent, a revered producer with decades of heritage, employs sustainable viticultural practices, ensuring each bottle reflects the terroir's unique expression. The 2010 vintage benefits from an optimal growing season, resulting in a harmonious balance and exceptional depth. La Cave d'Augustin Florent 2010 captivates the palate with its refined structure and lingering finish, making it a quintessential choice for connoisseurs seeking unparalleled quality and sophistication. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | - |
In Bond
SG$236.00 |
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La Cave d'Augustin Florent 2010 is a distinguished vintage meticulously crafted in the heart of Burgundy’s esteemed vineyards. Handpicked Grand Cru grapes are fermented in temperature-controlled stainless steel vats, preserving the wine’s exquisite purity and vibrant character. Aging gracefully for eighteen months in French oak barrels, this wine develops a complex tapestry of flavours, showcasing ripe red berries, subtle spices, and elegant tannins. Augustin Florent, a revered producer with decades of heritage, employs sustainable viticultural practices, ensuring each bottle reflects the terroir's unique expression. The 2010 vintage benefits from an optimal growing season, resulting in a harmonious balance and exceptional depth. La Cave d'Augustin Florent 2010 captivates the palate with its refined structure and lingering finish, making it a quintessential choice for connoisseurs seeking unparalleled quality and sophistication. |
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Bordeaux | 4 | 92 (WA) |
In Bond
SG$1,910.00 |
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Wine Advocate (92)A blend of 84% Semillon and 16% Sauvignon Blanc, this wine displays oodles of figs, melon, crushed rock, white flowers and grapefruit. Its excellent texture, medium to full body make for a beautiful example of dry white Graves. Anticipated maturity: now-2025. |
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Bordeaux | 4 | 92 (WA) |
In Bond
SG$1,910.00 |
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Wine Advocate (92)A beautiful 1,000-case blend of 83% Semillon and the rest Sauvignon Blanc from the owners of La Mission Haut-Brion and Haut-Brion, this beauty exhibits oodles of marmalade, honeysuckle, caramelized melons and candle wax in a medium-bodied, authoritative style. Drink it over the next decade or more. |
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Bordeaux | 3 | 91 (VN (NM)) |
In Bond
SG$280.00 |
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Vinous - Neal Martin (91)The 2012 Clarté de Haut-Brion is slightly more youthful than the Chapelle de la Mission with black brambly fruit, sandalwood and light rolled tobacco aromas. The palate is medium-bodied with a supple entry. There is fine weight for a Deuxième Vin and a satisfying freshness with a judicious pepperiness adorning the tensile finish. Excellent. Tasted at Bordeaux Index's 10-Year-On tasting. |
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