France - All 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.
France - All White Wines
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Wine Advocate (85)
Produced largely from second-generation grapes, the 2016 Bourgogne Chardonnay is a nice wine in a challenging vintage, but it's an appreciable step behind other recent vintages. The wine offers up fragrant aromas of peach, citrus pith and struck match, followed by a bright, light to medium-bodied palate with moderate texture and tangy acids. Right now, it's a little angular, but I expect it to round out in bottle.Inc. GSTSG$1,458.69 -
Wine Advocate (85)
Produced largely from second-generation grapes, the 2016 Bourgogne Chardonnay is a nice wine in a challenging vintage, but it's an appreciable step behind other recent vintages. The wine offers up fragrant aromas of peach, citrus pith and struck match, followed by a bright, light to medium-bodied palate with moderate texture and tangy acids. Right now, it's a little angular, but I expect it to round out in bottle.Inc. GSTSG$1,438.26 -
Wine Advocate (88)
Pierre-Yves Colin's 2016 Bourgogne Hautes-Côtes de Beaune En Creuzilly is a success, offering up a pretty bouquet of smoky peaches, beeswax and pastry cream. On the palate, it's medium-bodied, bright and elegantly glossy, with ripe acids and a delicate, fine-boned profile. It's sure to be a great value.Inc. GSTSG$1,231.16 -
Vinous (93)
(about 50% frost; made from very old, low-yielding vines): Bright, light yellow-green. Pungently mineral scents of lime zest, white flowers, crushed rock, anise, caraway seed and mint. At once vibrant and thick, with flavors of underripe pineapple and grapefruit pith displaying terrific energy and lift. This beauty expanded with air to reveal a silkier texture, outstanding purity and a captivating crushed-chalk dustiness. Incidentally, Pierre-Yves Colin told me that he's currently enjoying white wines from his 2003 through 2006 vintages at home--but nothing younger than that.Inc. GSTSG$1,405.88 -
Vinous (90-93)
(Colin has just a single one-year-old 500-liter barrel of this juice): Ripe but very reticent nose hints at green apple. Tactile, peppery, dry and classic, conveying a dusty impression of extract. Tight, primary flavors of peach and white peach show a savory, sappy quality. Here's a young 2016 that might be compared to a 2010. This still needs further élevage to stretch out, and lose some of its CO2.Inc. GSTSG$832.30 -
Vinous (91+)
Bright, green-tinged yellow. Aromas of lime, ginger and mint call to mind a mini-Chevalier-Montrachet. Juicy, pure and tightly wound, showing none of the exotic character of the Chatenière. This very concentrated, dry, linear wine finishes with terrific slowly unfolding length and precision--a bit austere today but not hard. Rémilly is just over the hill from Chevalier-Montrachet, so it's no coincidence that this is an outperformer for its appellation. Only 50% frost here, noted Pierre-Yves Colin. Lay this one down.Inc. GSTSG$1,210.71 -
Inc. GSTSG$962.91 -
Experience the exquisite flavours of Potinet Ampeau Meursault 1er Cru Charmes 2016, an exclusive Burgundy white wine from the renowned Potinet-Ampeau estate. This producer, situated in the heart of the Meursault appellation, is revered for their artisanal approach to winemaking and sustainable viticulture. Fine wine connoisseurs will delight in the harmonious blend of maturity, structuring elements, and vibrant fruitiness this 2016 vintage offers.
Elaborated from 100% Chardonnay grapes, aged in oak barrels and bottled without filtration, this wine is emblematic of the region's distinction. An intriguing meander of honeyed apples, creamy hazelnuts, and a dash of minerality on the palate encapsulates the richness of the terroir whilst the lush aromas of white flowers and citrus bespeak its freshness. Hailing from the sought-after Charmes climat, a hillside known for yielding opulent wines, the Potinet Ampeau Meursault 1er Cru Charmes 2016 is a testament to the profound elegance and complexity Burgundy wines can attain.
Inc. GSTSG$937.84 -
The Potinet Ampeau Meursault 2016 is a sophisticated exploration of the classic Burgundian Chardonnay, lovingly crafted in Meursault, a village revered for superior white wines. Produced by the esteemed estate of Potinet-Ampeau, this wine is a testament to their time-honoured traditions, passionately passed down through generations.
Made from select 45-year-old vines, this luxurious 2016 vintage yields an enveloping ambrosia of exotic fruits, underpinned by seamless minerality and matured for 2 years in seasoned oak barrels to hone its signature complexity. Noteworthy for its rich golden hue, this wine evolves in the glass, revealing nuances of almond and honey, balanced breathtakingly against a refined acidity.
The Potinet Ampeau Meursault 2016 is an exquisite bottle, rooted in the producer's pursuit of perfection, vividly encapsulating the quintessence of their revered terroir and unparalleled winemaking savoir-faire. Remarkably harmonious, it offers unmatched elegance and balance, essential for any fine wine collection.
Inc. GSTSG$725.29 -
Wine Advocate (94+)
The 2016 Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru Les Ruchottes is superb, wafting from the glass with aromas of Anjou pear, iodine, tangerine oil and wet stones, subtly framed by a delicate touch of new wood. On the palate, the wine is medium to full-bodied, ample and satiny, with excellent concentration, incisive acids and a long, precise finish. This is more old-fashioned than the 2014 rendition, and if that wine resembles the domaine's 2010, this has more affinities with the 2008.Inc. GSTSG$4,074.92 -
Wine Advocate (98)
The 2016 Montrachet Grand Cru is stunning, unfurling in the glass with youthfully reticent but already complex aromas of crisp green pear, mandarin, dried white flowers, honeycomb, toasted nuts and iodine. In the mouth, the wine is full-bodied, deep and powerful, with striking amplitude and volume, immense concentration and chewy structuring extract, its satiny attack segueing into a tense, focused mid-palate and finish. This is an austere, old-fashioned rendition of Ramonet's Montrachet that it is shaping up to be one of the three or four greatest white Burgundies of the vintage.Inc. GSTSG$5,492.77 -
Wine Advocate (93)
Raveneau's 2016 Chablis 1er Cru Butteaux is excellent, offering up a youthfully reserved bouquet of apple, white peach, beeswax and dried flowers. On the palate, it's medium to full-bodied, with lovely texture, considerable mid-palate amplitude and a bright line of acidity, concluding with a firm, salty finish that balances its somewhat gourmand attack. Along with the Vaillons, the Butteaux stood out as one of the most complete of Raveneau's premiers crus this year, revealing more and more nuance over several days. Right now, it's quite closed, but I won't be surprised if it becomes quite musky and exotic after a few years in the cellar.Inc. GSTSG$9,856.83 -
Vinous (92+)
The 2016 Chablis Forêt 1er Cru is a little more tight-lipped on the nose compared to the Les Montmains, requiring more coaxing from the glass. That could be a sign of bottle shock. The palate is very promising with a crisp line of acidity, gentle grip and a live-wire, spicy finish that matches the exotic style of the vintage. This warms up in the glass and shows great potential, but may require your patience.Inc. GSTSG$1,310.35 -
Vinous (94)
The 2016 Chablis Blanchots Grand Cru has a complex, quite beguiling bouquet with scents of dried honey, acacia, pressed flowers and orange blossom that unfold in the glass and attain quite a high level of intensity. The palate is very well balanced with a fine line of acidity, taut and poised with hints of spice, orange rind and grapefruit towards the pixelated finish. What a great Blanchots from Isabelle Raveneau. Tempting in its youth for sure, but it will reward those with the nous to cellar for five years.Inc. GSTSG$1,422.34 -
Vinous (94)
The 2016 Chablis Blanchots Grand Cru has a complex, quite beguiling bouquet with scents of dried honey, acacia, pressed flowers and orange blossom that unfold in the glass and attain quite a high level of intensity. The palate is very well balanced with a fine line of acidity, taut and poised with hints of spice, orange rind and grapefruit towards the pixelated finish. What a great Blanchots from Isabelle Raveneau. Tempting in its youth for sure, but it will reward those with the nous to cellar for five years.Inc. GSTSG$7,925.91 -
Vinous (94)
The 2016 Chablis Les Clos Grand Cru has the most expressive of Raveneau’s three Grand Crus this year with scents of dried honey, pressed flowers, almond and a little wild fennel, almost Provençal-like in style. The palate is taut and crisp with fine acidity, rather linear and perhaps not quite as voluminous as I was anticipating, yet very persistent with a tang of salinity that lingers on the finish. Impressive.Inc. GSTSG$2,632.24 -
Vinous - Neal Martin (94)
The 2016 Rayne-Vigneau has a generous bouquet featuring flecks of white chocolate, quince and orange pith, and just a light smokiness in the background. The palate is very well balanced with a tangy marmalade and ginger opening. Delivering fine cohesion, plenty of vigor and great intensity on the finish, this is certainly one of the superior Sauternes of the vintage. Tasted blind at the annual Southwold tasting.Inc. GSTSG$809.28 -
Wine Advocate (93-95)
From 70-year-old vines, the 2016 Condrieu Chéry is a bit more concentrated than Niero's Les Ravines bottling, but otherwise, it's similar in its aromas of crushed stone and pineapple. Like the other wines at this estate, it's aged 12 months in a mix of stainless steel (60%) and oak barrels (40%), giving it a rich, slightly oily texture. It's harmonious and long, with pineapple and melon flavors giving way to gingery spice on the finish.Inc. GSTSG$471.34 -
Vinous (93)
(raised in stainless steel tanks and made with no malo) Limpid straw-yellow. Assertive, mineral-accented orchard fruit, melon and fennel aromas are sharpened by hints of ginger and lemon zest. Intense pear skin, Meyer lemon and violet pastille flavors show a suave blend of richness and delicacy thanks to a spine of juicy acidity. Closes minerally, taut and impressively long, leaving a powerful floral note behind.Inc. GSTSG$1,300.33 -
James Suckling (97)
So much botrytis on the nose with spice, dried mushrooms and nutmeg. Dried lemons and mangoes. Full-bodied and medium sweet with density and, at the same time, lightness. I like that it is full of botrytis on the palate at the beginning and then turns fruity and very pretty at the end with citrus and fruit. Balanced, creamy and rich. Try after 2024, but already gorgeous.Inc. GSTSG$547.68 -
Inc. GSTSG$1,506.29 -
Jeb Dunnuck (99)
The white of the vintage is the 2016 Château Smith Haut Lafitte Blanc. It’s a magical elixir based on 90% Sauvignon Blanc, 5% Sauvignon Gris, and 5% Sémillon that was brought up in 50% new oak. Deep, layered, and powerful, yet also vibrant, it has sensational notes of crushed citrus, liquid rock, white flower, lime pith, and honeyed grapefruit. It shows the classic, balanced style of the vintage yet offers thrilling depth and concentration and is a tour de force in white Bordeaux. Drink it any time over the coming two decades. Get it if you can!Inc. GSTSG$2,753.21 -
Rich in tradition and superior craftsmanship, the Testut Chablis Grand Cru Grenouille 2016 is a pure expression of the northernmost territory of Burgundy. Consciously produced by Domaine Testut, a historic vineyard established in 1967, this pristine vintage is known for its impeccable mineral depth and aromatic complexity.
The Chardonnay grapes, flourishing in the Limestone-clay soils around Chablis, are carefully vinified under controlled temperature, preserving their unique fruitiness and terroir appeal. This Grand Cru is then matured in stainless steel vats to enhance its finesse and elegance.
A sip of the Testut Chablis Grand Cru Grenouille 2016 discloses the intricate bouquet of citrus, white flower and a hint of honey, balanced by a creamy texture, and a lingering minerality on the palate. It's a regal representation of Chablis, deserving of a place in the cellar of every discerning wine aficionado.
Inc. GSTSG$2,004.95 -
(6x75cl) 2016Inc. GSTSG$373.70 -
Vinous (98+)
Luminous straw. Penetrating nuances of lime and guava join the lemon verbena, jasmine, mineral and white stone fruit aromas on the knockout, captivating nose. Then dense, complex and multilayered, offering profound flavors of fresh citrus fruit, sweet spices and talcum powder. Closes extremely long, clean and precise; this is a young white wine of utterly mesmerizing beauty. I find this to be one of the best young CSHs I have ever tasted; it is stylistically different but almost on the same quality level as the marvelous 2010 CSH. One sniff (never mind taste) and I was left almost speechless - and I’m not usually one who keeps his mouth shut when I recognize a truly great wine.Inc. GSTSG$1,370.30 -
Vinous (98+)
Luminous straw. Penetrating nuances of lime and guava join the lemon verbena, jasmine, mineral and white stone fruit aromas on the knockout, captivating nose. Then dense, complex and multilayered, offering profound flavors of fresh citrus fruit, sweet spices and talcum powder. Closes extremely long, clean and precise; this is a young white wine of utterly mesmerizing beauty. I find this to be one of the best young CSHs I have ever tasted; it is stylistically different but almost on the same quality level as the marvelous 2010 CSH. One sniff (never mind taste) and I was left almost speechless - and I’m not usually one who keeps his mouth shut when I recognize a truly great wine.Inc. GSTSG$1,161.66 -
Vinous (97+)
Luminous straw-yellow. Complex, mint-accented aromas of nectarine, tangerine and powdered stone, plus a hint of licorice. Then bright, juicy and dense, showing outstanding acid-sugar balance and a penetrating juiciness to the stone fruit and herbal flavors. Finishes multilayered and very long, displaying noteworthy clarity and limy cut on the saline finish. Wine lovers everywhere know just how great Frédéric Emile Rieslings can be, but this looks to be a real knockout in the making; I absolutely love this wine’s mineral drive and precision. It pulls off the neat trick of being both very ageworthy and also lovely to drink right now. I was happy to know that my palate was still working after an extremely long day of tasting when I told Pierre that in this vintage of Frédéric Emile I found more of the Geisberg than the Osterberg (in most vintages, the wine is a blend of 60/40 Osterberg-Geisberg, at times even 70/30, but this year it’s more like 55/45).Inc. GSTSG$874.70 -
Inc. GSTSG$279.56 -
Expertly crafted in the prestige vineyards of Burgundy, France, the Vincent Dancer Meursault 1er Cru Perrieres Blanc 2016 is a celebration of winemaking tradition. Vincent Dancer, a meticulous winemaker of rigorous standards, enhances the indigenous character of Chardonnay grapes to create a distinctive Burgundian style. This 2016 vintage, grown in the remarkable terroir of the Meursault Perrieres vineyard, has a minerality that's uniquely intense. The wine is bio-dynamically farmed without the use of artificial chemicals, thus providing pure expressions of the terroir in every bottle. Expect lush notes of pear and citrus, underscored by mesmerising minerality, toasted almonds, and seamless elegance. The palate, refined yet complex, unfolds into an enduring finish. Savour the Vincent Dancer Meursault 1er Cru Perrieres Blanc 2016, a shining testament to the producer's commitment to authenticity and excellence. A luminous pearl in the crown of white Burgundy wines.
Inc. GSTSG$6,806.40 -
Wine Advocate (95)
From bottle, the 2016 Chablis Grand Cru Les Clos is more immediately expressive than the Preuses, revealing aromas of honeyed lemons, preserved citrus and quince. On the palate, it's fuller-bodied, deep and ample, even rich, with a layered core, succulent acids and almost chewy levels of extract, concluding with a long finish. It's a very serious Les Clos that could well be the wine of the vintage.Inc. GSTSG$5,070.11
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Wine Advocate (85)
Produced largely from second-generation grapes, the 2016 Bourgogne Chardonnay is a nice wine in a challenging vintage, but it's an appreciable step behind other recent vintages. The wine offers up fragrant aromas of peach, citrus pith and struck match, followed by a bright, light to medium-bodied palate with moderate texture and tangy acids. Right now, it's a little angular, but I expect it to round out in bottle.In BondSG$1,330.00 -
Wine Advocate (85)
Produced largely from second-generation grapes, the 2016 Bourgogne Chardonnay is a nice wine in a challenging vintage, but it's an appreciable step behind other recent vintages. The wine offers up fragrant aromas of peach, citrus pith and struck match, followed by a bright, light to medium-bodied palate with moderate texture and tangy acids. Right now, it's a little angular, but I expect it to round out in bottle.In BondSG$1,270.00 -
Wine Advocate (88)
Pierre-Yves Colin's 2016 Bourgogne Hautes-Côtes de Beaune En Creuzilly is a success, offering up a pretty bouquet of smoky peaches, beeswax and pastry cream. On the palate, it's medium-bodied, bright and elegantly glossy, with ripe acids and a delicate, fine-boned profile. It's sure to be a great value.In BondSG$1,080.00 -
Vinous (93)
(about 50% frost; made from very old, low-yielding vines): Bright, light yellow-green. Pungently mineral scents of lime zest, white flowers, crushed rock, anise, caraway seed and mint. At once vibrant and thick, with flavors of underripe pineapple and grapefruit pith displaying terrific energy and lift. This beauty expanded with air to reveal a silkier texture, outstanding purity and a captivating crushed-chalk dustiness. Incidentally, Pierre-Yves Colin told me that he's currently enjoying white wines from his 2003 through 2006 vintages at home--but nothing younger than that.In BondSG$1,270.00 -
Vinous (90-93)
(Colin has just a single one-year-old 500-liter barrel of this juice): Ripe but very reticent nose hints at green apple. Tactile, peppery, dry and classic, conveying a dusty impression of extract. Tight, primary flavors of peach and white peach show a savory, sappy quality. Here's a young 2016 that might be compared to a 2010. This still needs further élevage to stretch out, and lose some of its CO2.In BondSG$755.00 -
Vinous (91+)
Bright, green-tinged yellow. Aromas of lime, ginger and mint call to mind a mini-Chevalier-Montrachet. Juicy, pure and tightly wound, showing none of the exotic character of the Chatenière. This very concentrated, dry, linear wine finishes with terrific slowly unfolding length and precision--a bit austere today but not hard. Rémilly is just over the hill from Chevalier-Montrachet, so it's no coincidence that this is an outperformer for its appellation. Only 50% frost here, noted Pierre-Yves Colin. Lay this one down.In BondSG$1,085.00 -
In BondSG$824.00
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Experience the exquisite flavours of Potinet Ampeau Meursault 1er Cru Charmes 2016, an exclusive Burgundy white wine from the renowned Potinet-Ampeau estate. This producer, situated in the heart of the Meursault appellation, is revered for their artisanal approach to winemaking and sustainable viticulture. Fine wine connoisseurs will delight in the harmonious blend of maturity, structuring elements, and vibrant fruitiness this 2016 vintage offers.
Elaborated from 100% Chardonnay grapes, aged in oak barrels and bottled without filtration, this wine is emblematic of the region's distinction. An intriguing meander of honeyed apples, creamy hazelnuts, and a dash of minerality on the palate encapsulates the richness of the terroir whilst the lush aromas of white flowers and citrus bespeak its freshness. Hailing from the sought-after Charmes climat, a hillside known for yielding opulent wines, the Potinet Ampeau Meursault 1er Cru Charmes 2016 is a testament to the profound elegance and complexity Burgundy wines can attain.
In BondSG$801.00 -
The Potinet Ampeau Meursault 2016 is a sophisticated exploration of the classic Burgundian Chardonnay, lovingly crafted in Meursault, a village revered for superior white wines. Produced by the esteemed estate of Potinet-Ampeau, this wine is a testament to their time-honoured traditions, passionately passed down through generations.
Made from select 45-year-old vines, this luxurious 2016 vintage yields an enveloping ambrosia of exotic fruits, underpinned by seamless minerality and matured for 2 years in seasoned oak barrels to hone its signature complexity. Noteworthy for its rich golden hue, this wine evolves in the glass, revealing nuances of almond and honey, balanced breathtakingly against a refined acidity.
The Potinet Ampeau Meursault 2016 is an exquisite bottle, rooted in the producer's pursuit of perfection, vividly encapsulating the quintessence of their revered terroir and unparalleled winemaking savoir-faire. Remarkably harmonious, it offers unmatched elegance and balance, essential for any fine wine collection.
In BondSG$606.00 -
Wine Advocate (94+)
The 2016 Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru Les Ruchottes is superb, wafting from the glass with aromas of Anjou pear, iodine, tangerine oil and wet stones, subtly framed by a delicate touch of new wood. On the palate, the wine is medium to full-bodied, ample and satiny, with excellent concentration, incisive acids and a long, precise finish. This is more old-fashioned than the 2014 rendition, and if that wine resembles the domaine's 2010, this has more affinities with the 2008.In BondSG$3,685.00 -
Wine Advocate (98)
The 2016 Montrachet Grand Cru is stunning, unfurling in the glass with youthfully reticent but already complex aromas of crisp green pear, mandarin, dried white flowers, honeycomb, toasted nuts and iodine. In the mouth, the wine is full-bodied, deep and powerful, with striking amplitude and volume, immense concentration and chewy structuring extract, its satiny attack segueing into a tense, focused mid-palate and finish. This is an austere, old-fashioned rendition of Ramonet's Montrachet that it is shaping up to be one of the three or four greatest white Burgundies of the vintage.In BondSG$5,030.00 -
Wine Advocate (93)
Raveneau's 2016 Chablis 1er Cru Butteaux is excellent, offering up a youthfully reserved bouquet of apple, white peach, beeswax and dried flowers. On the palate, it's medium to full-bodied, with lovely texture, considerable mid-palate amplitude and a bright line of acidity, concluding with a firm, salty finish that balances its somewhat gourmand attack. Along with the Vaillons, the Butteaux stood out as one of the most complete of Raveneau's premiers crus this year, revealing more and more nuance over several days. Right now, it's quite closed, but I won't be surprised if it becomes quite musky and exotic after a few years in the cellar.In BondSG$8,940.00 -
Vinous (92+)
The 2016 Chablis Forêt 1er Cru is a little more tight-lipped on the nose compared to the Les Montmains, requiring more coaxing from the glass. That could be a sign of bottle shock. The palate is very promising with a crisp line of acidity, gentle grip and a live-wire, spicy finish that matches the exotic style of the vintage. This warms up in the glass and shows great potential, but may require your patience.In BondSG$1,185.00 -
Vinous (94)
The 2016 Chablis Blanchots Grand Cru has a complex, quite beguiling bouquet with scents of dried honey, acacia, pressed flowers and orange blossom that unfold in the glass and attain quite a high level of intensity. The palate is very well balanced with a fine line of acidity, taut and poised with hints of spice, orange rind and grapefruit towards the pixelated finish. What a great Blanchots from Isabelle Raveneau. Tempting in its youth for sure, but it will reward those with the nous to cellar for five years.In BondSG$1,295.00 -
Vinous (94)
The 2016 Chablis Blanchots Grand Cru has a complex, quite beguiling bouquet with scents of dried honey, acacia, pressed flowers and orange blossom that unfold in the glass and attain quite a high level of intensity. The palate is very well balanced with a fine line of acidity, taut and poised with hints of spice, orange rind and grapefruit towards the pixelated finish. What a great Blanchots from Isabelle Raveneau. Tempting in its youth for sure, but it will reward those with the nous to cellar for five years.In BondSG$7,220.00 -
Vinous (94)
The 2016 Chablis Les Clos Grand Cru has the most expressive of Raveneau’s three Grand Crus this year with scents of dried honey, pressed flowers, almond and a little wild fennel, almost Provençal-like in style. The palate is taut and crisp with fine acidity, rather linear and perhaps not quite as voluminous as I was anticipating, yet very persistent with a tang of salinity that lingers on the finish. Impressive.In BondSG$2,405.00 -
Vinous - Neal Martin (94)
The 2016 Rayne-Vigneau has a generous bouquet featuring flecks of white chocolate, quince and orange pith, and just a light smokiness in the background. The palate is very well balanced with a tangy marmalade and ginger opening. Delivering fine cohesion, plenty of vigor and great intensity on the finish, this is certainly one of the superior Sauternes of the vintage. Tasted blind at the annual Southwold tasting.In BondSG$689.00 -
Wine Advocate (93-95)
From 70-year-old vines, the 2016 Condrieu Chéry is a bit more concentrated than Niero's Les Ravines bottling, but otherwise, it's similar in its aromas of crushed stone and pineapple. Like the other wines at this estate, it's aged 12 months in a mix of stainless steel (60%) and oak barrels (40%), giving it a rich, slightly oily texture. It's harmonious and long, with pineapple and melon flavors giving way to gingery spice on the finish.In BondSG$375.00 -
Vinous (93)
(raised in stainless steel tanks and made with no malo) Limpid straw-yellow. Assertive, mineral-accented orchard fruit, melon and fennel aromas are sharpened by hints of ginger and lemon zest. Intense pear skin, Meyer lemon and violet pastille flavors show a suave blend of richness and delicacy thanks to a spine of juicy acidity. Closes minerally, taut and impressively long, leaving a powerful floral note behind.In BondSG$1,090.00 -
James Suckling (97)
So much botrytis on the nose with spice, dried mushrooms and nutmeg. Dried lemons and mangoes. Full-bodied and medium sweet with density and, at the same time, lightness. I like that it is full of botrytis on the palate at the beginning and then turns fruity and very pretty at the end with citrus and fruit. Balanced, creamy and rich. Try after 2024, but already gorgeous.In BondSG$449.00 -
In BondSG$1,275.00
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Jeb Dunnuck (99)
The white of the vintage is the 2016 Château Smith Haut Lafitte Blanc. It’s a magical elixir based on 90% Sauvignon Blanc, 5% Sauvignon Gris, and 5% Sémillon that was brought up in 50% new oak. Deep, layered, and powerful, yet also vibrant, it has sensational notes of crushed citrus, liquid rock, white flower, lime pith, and honeyed grapefruit. It shows the classic, balanced style of the vintage yet offers thrilling depth and concentration and is a tour de force in white Bordeaux. Drink it any time over the coming two decades. Get it if you can!In BondSG$2,415.00 -
Rich in tradition and superior craftsmanship, the Testut Chablis Grand Cru Grenouille 2016 is a pure expression of the northernmost territory of Burgundy. Consciously produced by Domaine Testut, a historic vineyard established in 1967, this pristine vintage is known for its impeccable mineral depth and aromatic complexity.
The Chardonnay grapes, flourishing in the Limestone-clay soils around Chablis, are carefully vinified under controlled temperature, preserving their unique fruitiness and terroir appeal. This Grand Cru is then matured in stainless steel vats to enhance its finesse and elegance.
A sip of the Testut Chablis Grand Cru Grenouille 2016 discloses the intricate bouquet of citrus, white flower and a hint of honey, balanced by a creamy texture, and a lingering minerality on the palate. It's a regal representation of Chablis, deserving of a place in the cellar of every discerning wine aficionado.
In BondSG$1,780.00 -
(6x75cl) 2016In BondSG$283.44
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Vinous (98+)
Luminous straw. Penetrating nuances of lime and guava join the lemon verbena, jasmine, mineral and white stone fruit aromas on the knockout, captivating nose. Then dense, complex and multilayered, offering profound flavors of fresh citrus fruit, sweet spices and talcum powder. Closes extremely long, clean and precise; this is a young white wine of utterly mesmerizing beauty. I find this to be one of the best young CSHs I have ever tasted; it is stylistically different but almost on the same quality level as the marvelous 2010 CSH. One sniff (never mind taste) and I was left almost speechless - and I’m not usually one who keeps his mouth shut when I recognize a truly great wine.In BondSG$1,240.00 -
Vinous (98+)
Luminous straw. Penetrating nuances of lime and guava join the lemon verbena, jasmine, mineral and white stone fruit aromas on the knockout, captivating nose. Then dense, complex and multilayered, offering profound flavors of fresh citrus fruit, sweet spices and talcum powder. Closes extremely long, clean and precise; this is a young white wine of utterly mesmerizing beauty. I find this to be one of the best young CSHs I have ever tasted; it is stylistically different but almost on the same quality level as the marvelous 2010 CSH. One sniff (never mind taste) and I was left almost speechless - and I’m not usually one who keeps his mouth shut when I recognize a truly great wine.In BondSG$1,040.00 -
Vinous (97+)
Luminous straw-yellow. Complex, mint-accented aromas of nectarine, tangerine and powdered stone, plus a hint of licorice. Then bright, juicy and dense, showing outstanding acid-sugar balance and a penetrating juiciness to the stone fruit and herbal flavors. Finishes multilayered and very long, displaying noteworthy clarity and limy cut on the saline finish. Wine lovers everywhere know just how great Frédéric Emile Rieslings can be, but this looks to be a real knockout in the making; I absolutely love this wine’s mineral drive and precision. It pulls off the neat trick of being both very ageworthy and also lovely to drink right now. I was happy to know that my palate was still working after an extremely long day of tasting when I told Pierre that in this vintage of Frédéric Emile I found more of the Geisberg than the Osterberg (in most vintages, the wine is a blend of 60/40 Osterberg-Geisberg, at times even 70/30, but this year it’s more like 55/45).In BondSG$751.00 -
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Expertly crafted in the prestige vineyards of Burgundy, France, the Vincent Dancer Meursault 1er Cru Perrieres Blanc 2016 is a celebration of winemaking tradition. Vincent Dancer, a meticulous winemaker of rigorous standards, enhances the indigenous character of Chardonnay grapes to create a distinctive Burgundian style. This 2016 vintage, grown in the remarkable terroir of the Meursault Perrieres vineyard, has a minerality that's uniquely intense. The wine is bio-dynamically farmed without the use of artificial chemicals, thus providing pure expressions of the terroir in every bottle. Expect lush notes of pear and citrus, underscored by mesmerising minerality, toasted almonds, and seamless elegance. The palate, refined yet complex, unfolds into an enduring finish. Savour the Vincent Dancer Meursault 1er Cru Perrieres Blanc 2016, a shining testament to the producer's commitment to authenticity and excellence. A luminous pearl in the crown of white Burgundy wines.
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Wine Advocate (95)
From bottle, the 2016 Chablis Grand Cru Les Clos is more immediately expressive than the Preuses, revealing aromas of honeyed lemons, preserved citrus and quince. On the palate, it's fuller-bodied, deep and ample, even rich, with a layered core, succulent acids and almost chewy levels of extract, concluding with a long finish. It's a very serious Les Clos that could well be the wine of the vintage.In BondSG$4,600.00
