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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Burgundy | 1 | - |
Inc. GST
SG$10,959.84 |
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The Auvenay Meursault Pre Manche 2000 is a masterful blend of robust flavours and refined complexity unique to the esteemed winemaking region of Meursault, France. Produced by the iconic boutique winery, Domaine d'Auvenay, this stellar vintage combines spectacularly the region's famed limestone-rich terroir with the Maison's remarkable winemaking standards. The producer, under the meticulous eye of Lalou Bize-Leroy, employs bio-dynamic methodologies, handpicking the Chardonnay grapes, using natural yeasts for fermentation, and allowing an extended ageing period on lees, culminating in a delectably opulent and balanced wine. The Auvenay Meursault Pre Manche 2000 boasts an alluringly full-bodied profile, layered with nuances of green apple, ripe pear and delicate floral notes, exquisitely interlaced with a mineral undertone, and a durable finish. A superb addition to the discerning connoisseur's collection, this singular vintage promises a transformative tasting journey. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 92+ (VN) |
Inc. GST
SG$11,460.81 |
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Vinous (92+)Subtle, steely aromas of peach, soft citrus fruits, nut butter and charred oak. Sweet, peachy and intensely flavored, with strong acidity and minerality giving the wine a penetrating quality and superb nervosite Very Puligny in style, finishing with excellent grip. This has turned out impressively. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 91-93 (VN (ST)) |
Inc. GST
SG$2,548.22 |
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Vinous - Stephen Tanzer (91-93)Musky, complex nose melds lime, pineapple, coconut and smoke. Fat, dense and concentrated; more glyceral and chewy than the 2000 Laville. Finishes long and deep, with a rich, honeyed quality. |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
Inc. GST
SG$798.32 |
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Indulge in the rare delight of Jean-Paul et Benoît Droin Chablis 2000, an exceptional vintage wine of unparalleled elegance. With its roots deep in the heart of Burgundy, the Droin family lineage, boasting a remarkable 500-year unbroken line of winemakers, encapsulates the purest expression of Chardonnay. Jean-Paul and Benoît have skilfully harnessed the cool climate and Kimmeridgian limestone-clay soil, enriching their Chablis with mineral complexity and graceful acidity. This nectar underwent vinification in stainless steel tanks, retaining the fruit's freshness and vibrancy. With a palate of green apple, citrus and flinty nuances, the Jean-Paul et Benoît Droin Chablis 2000 intensifies in depth and flavour as it unfolds. Critics acknowledge its finesse, with alluring nuances evolving splendidly with age. A true symbol of timeless French winemaking mastery, the Jean-Paul et Benoît Droin Chablis 2000 is a sophisticated testament to the Droin family's passionate dedication to their craft. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | - |
Inc. GST
SG$2,477.13 |
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Immerse yourself in the luxuriant experience of Myrat 2000, a delectable Sauternes produced in the prestigious Château de Myrat. One of the most distinguished vineyards in Bordeaux, Château de Myrat has been crafting exceptional wines since 1855, with a continued commitment to sustainable viticulture. The excellence of Myrat 2000 lies in its rich blend of Semillon, Sauvignon, and Muscadelle grapes, cultivated in select clay and limestone soils and subjected to a meticulous vinification process, ensuring a harmonious balance of sweetness and acidity. Myrat 2000 mesmerises with its opulent gold colour, expressing exuberant flavours of ripe apricot, honey, and spices, culminating in an elegantly lengthy finish. Its radiant fruitiness is perfectly matched with an alluring botrytis complexity, indicative of its remarkable ageing potential. Myrat 2000 is a testament to Château de Myrat's devotion to superior craftsmanship, warranting its eminent position within the pantheon of fine wines. |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
Inc. GST
SG$845.30 |
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Alsace | 1 | 95+ (VN) |
Inc. GST
SG$1,608.56 |
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Vinous (95+)Wonderfully pure, high-pitched nose melds quinine, pineapple, crushed stone, orange zest, violet and lavender; smells like a current release. Densely packed and very rich, with seamless flavors of crushed wet stone, lichee and grapefruit complicated by notes of baked bread and honey. This is very much like licking a rock, and yet there are complicating hints of tropical fruits here too. Wonderfully classy, pure wine with a tactile, classy, very subtle and long finish. Still a baby, and compellingly vibrant for a wine from the 2000 vintage. The driest wine in this vertical tasting, at just 1.3 grams per liter of residual sugar. |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
In Bond
SG$10,045.00 |
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The Auvenay Meursault Pre Manche 2000 is a masterful blend of robust flavours and refined complexity unique to the esteemed winemaking region of Meursault, France. Produced by the iconic boutique winery, Domaine d'Auvenay, this stellar vintage combines spectacularly the region's famed limestone-rich terroir with the Maison's remarkable winemaking standards. The producer, under the meticulous eye of Lalou Bize-Leroy, employs bio-dynamic methodologies, handpicking the Chardonnay grapes, using natural yeasts for fermentation, and allowing an extended ageing period on lees, culminating in a delectably opulent and balanced wine. The Auvenay Meursault Pre Manche 2000 boasts an alluringly full-bodied profile, layered with nuances of green apple, ripe pear and delicate floral notes, exquisitely interlaced with a mineral undertone, and a durable finish. A superb addition to the discerning connoisseur's collection, this singular vintage promises a transformative tasting journey. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 92+ (VN) |
In Bond
SG$10,465.00 |
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Vinous (92+)Subtle, steely aromas of peach, soft citrus fruits, nut butter and charred oak. Sweet, peachy and intensely flavored, with strong acidity and minerality giving the wine a penetrating quality and superb nervosite Very Puligny in style, finishing with excellent grip. This has turned out impressively. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 91-93 (VN (ST)) |
In Bond
SG$2,320.00 |
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Vinous - Stephen Tanzer (91-93)Musky, complex nose melds lime, pineapple, coconut and smoke. Fat, dense and concentrated; more glyceral and chewy than the 2000 Laville. Finishes long and deep, with a rich, honeyed quality. |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
In Bond
SG$673.00 |
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Indulge in the rare delight of Jean-Paul et Benoît Droin Chablis 2000, an exceptional vintage wine of unparalleled elegance. With its roots deep in the heart of Burgundy, the Droin family lineage, boasting a remarkable 500-year unbroken line of winemakers, encapsulates the purest expression of Chardonnay. Jean-Paul and Benoît have skilfully harnessed the cool climate and Kimmeridgian limestone-clay soil, enriching their Chablis with mineral complexity and graceful acidity. This nectar underwent vinification in stainless steel tanks, retaining the fruit's freshness and vibrancy. With a palate of green apple, citrus and flinty nuances, the Jean-Paul et Benoît Droin Chablis 2000 intensifies in depth and flavour as it unfolds. Critics acknowledge its finesse, with alluring nuances evolving splendidly with age. A true symbol of timeless French winemaking mastery, the Jean-Paul et Benoît Droin Chablis 2000 is a sophisticated testament to the Droin family's passionate dedication to their craft. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | - |
In Bond
SG$2,035.00 |
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Immerse yourself in the luxuriant experience of Myrat 2000, a delectable Sauternes produced in the prestigious Château de Myrat. One of the most distinguished vineyards in Bordeaux, Château de Myrat has been crafting exceptional wines since 1855, with a continued commitment to sustainable viticulture. The excellence of Myrat 2000 lies in its rich blend of Semillon, Sauvignon, and Muscadelle grapes, cultivated in select clay and limestone soils and subjected to a meticulous vinification process, ensuring a harmonious balance of sweetness and acidity. Myrat 2000 mesmerises with its opulent gold colour, expressing exuberant flavours of ripe apricot, honey, and spices, culminating in an elegantly lengthy finish. Its radiant fruitiness is perfectly matched with an alluring botrytis complexity, indicative of its remarkable ageing potential. Myrat 2000 is a testament to Château de Myrat's devotion to superior craftsmanship, warranting its eminent position within the pantheon of fine wines. |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
In Bond
SG$726.00 |
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Alsace | 1 | 95+ (VN) |
In Bond
SG$1,450.00 |
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Vinous (95+)Wonderfully pure, high-pitched nose melds quinine, pineapple, crushed stone, orange zest, violet and lavender; smells like a current release. Densely packed and very rich, with seamless flavors of crushed wet stone, lichee and grapefruit complicated by notes of baked bread and honey. This is very much like licking a rock, and yet there are complicating hints of tropical fruits here too. Wonderfully classy, pure wine with a tactile, classy, very subtle and long finish. Still a baby, and compellingly vibrant for a wine from the 2000 vintage. The driest wine in this vertical tasting, at just 1.3 grams per liter of residual sugar. |