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 | 97 (JA) |
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£1,502.29 |
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Jane Anson Inside Bordeaux (97)High Sauvignon Blanc aromatics, with gunsmoke and flint reduction on the first nose, opening to juicy white peach, white pear, nuanced pumice stone minerality. Pavillon Blanc is one of the most structured white wines of Bordeaux, and reveals its complexities slowly, but already the texture tells you just what an exceptional vintage it is. Subtle yet unmissable. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 100 (JS) |
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£245.99 |
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James Suckling (100)The clarity and focus of this white is phenomenal with honeysuckle, white peach, lavender, and melon aromas that follow through to a full body, yet it’s tight and focused with super fine phenolics that keep it together. Great balance between the opulence and freshness. It has great acidity. Incredible energy. pH 3.1. Drink or hold. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 100 (JS) |
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£1,401.49 |
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James Suckling (100)The clarity and focus of this white is phenomenal with honeysuckle, white peach, lavender, and melon aromas that follow through to a full body, yet it’s tight and focused with super fine phenolics that keep it together. Great balance between the opulence and freshness. It has great acidity. Incredible energy. pH 3.1. Drink or hold. |
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Bordeaux | 2 | 99-100 (JS) |
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£339.59 |
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James Suckling (99-100)This is a really serious white. Vibrant and tangy with fantastic energy. Plenty of lime zest, pineapple, crushed stone, cedar, anise and white lavender. Grapefruit, too. Medium body. So much tension at the end. Focused and precise and it just keeps on going. The pH is 3.04, yet it has intense ripeness. A masterpiece of sauvignon blanc. The chateau says it is the best Pavillon Blanc ever. 100% sauvignon blanc. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 99-100 (JS) |
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£1,015.15 |
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James Suckling (99-100)This is a really serious white. Vibrant and tangy with fantastic energy. Plenty of lime zest, pineapple, crushed stone, cedar, anise and white lavender. Grapefruit, too. Medium body. So much tension at the end. Focused and precise and it just keeps on going. The pH is 3.04, yet it has intense ripeness. A masterpiece of sauvignon blanc. The chateau says it is the best Pavillon Blanc ever. 100% sauvignon blanc. |
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Bordeaux | 3 | 99-100 (JS) |
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£1,808.29 |
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James Suckling (99-100)This is a really serious white. Vibrant and tangy with fantastic energy. Plenty of lime zest, pineapple, crushed stone, cedar, anise and white lavender. Grapefruit, too. Medium body. So much tension at the end. Focused and precise and it just keeps on going. The pH is 3.04, yet it has intense ripeness. A masterpiece of sauvignon blanc. The chateau says it is the best Pavillon Blanc ever. 100% sauvignon blanc. |
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Bordeaux | 3 | 99-100 (JS) |
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£347.52 |
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James Suckling (99-100)This is an powerful white with superb density and phenolic muscule. It's full-bodied and really impressive. Opulent and rounded. Exotic and muscular. Great white. Feels like a great Montrachet. One for the cellar. 8,000 bottles made. PH 3.18. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 96-97 (JS) |
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£324.53 |
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James Suckling (96-97)This is quite a big Pavillon Blanc with sliced pineapple, ripe apple, lemon and stone. It's full-bodied, layered and phenolic with a ripe sense to it, but then it’s citrusy and salty. Like fresh oysters. Reminds me of vintages from the 1980s, but with more freshness and clarity. 100% sauvignon blanc. |
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Bordeaux | 2 | 96-97 (JS) |
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£937.60 |
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James Suckling (96-97)This is quite a big Pavillon Blanc with sliced pineapple, ripe apple, lemon and stone. It's full-bodied, layered and phenolic with a ripe sense to it, but then it’s citrusy and salty. Like fresh oysters. Reminds me of vintages from the 1980s, but with more freshness and clarity. 100% sauvignon blanc. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 96-97 (JS) |
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£1,643.00 |
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James Suckling (96-97)This is quite a big Pavillon Blanc with sliced pineapple, ripe apple, lemon and stone. It's full-bodied, layered and phenolic with a ripe sense to it, but then it’s citrusy and salty. Like fresh oysters. Reminds me of vintages from the 1980s, but with more freshness and clarity. 100% sauvignon blanc. |
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Bordeaux | 6 | - |
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£650.89 |
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Pavillon Blanc Second Vin Blanc 2023 epitomises the refined sophistication of Château Pape Clément. Crafted in the renowned Pessac-Léognan appellation, this exceptional white wine is a blend predominantly of Sauvignon Blanc and Sémillon, meticulously sourced from the estate’s premier vineyards. The grapes undergo a gentle hand-harvest followed by cold fermentation in temperature-controlled stainless steel vats, preserving their vibrant acidity and aromatic purity. A brief period of ageing on fine lees enhances the wine’s complexity and texture without overshadowing its fresh character. The 2023 vintage presents a luminous straw colour, with an enticing bouquet of citrus fruits, white flowers, and subtle mineral notes. On the palate, it reveals a harmonious balance of crisp acidity and rich flavours, culminating in a lingering, elegant finish. Pavillon Blanc Second Vin Blanc 2023 is a testament to Château Pape Clément’s dedication to quality and terroir, making it a perfect accompaniment to fine seafood or as a distinguished aperitif. |
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Bordeaux | 38 | 17 (JR) |
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£187.00 |
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Jancis Robinson (17)Owned by the Thienpont family, the wine made by Nicolas Thienpont. Includes 15% Sauvignon Gris. Only a third of the vines survived the frost. Sauvignon Blanc (85%) clones from the Loire. Fresh herby citrus and some nice notes of orange peel. Almost peachy on the palate but excellent freshness and intensity, clean cut. Bright and lively and deliciously mouth-watering. Persistent, too. Orange-peel aftertaste. Lovely. |
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Bordeaux | 37 | 91 (VN (AG)) |
Inc. VAT
£198.24 |
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Vinous - Antonio Galloni (91)The 2018 Puygueraud Blanc, 90% Sauvignon Blanc, 10% Sauvignon Gris is an absolutely fabulous dry white. Orchard fruit, citrus and floral notes are front and center. More than that though, the 2018 impresses for its freshness, energy and delineation. It's a gorgeous white with texture and character to burn. I loved it. |
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Bordeaux | 18 | 92-93 (JS) |
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£193.44 |
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James Suckling (92-93)A bright, vivid white with pineapple and sliced peaches. Medium-to full-bodied with lots of fruit and intensity. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 89-91 (VN (AG)) |
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£101.29 |
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Vinous - Antonio Galloni (89-91)The 2020 Puygueraud Blanc is full of lemon peel, almond, dried flowers, apricot and chamomile. Light and gracious, with pretty tropical overtones, it is impeccably rendered and all the elements are nicely balanced. |
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Bordeaux | 37 | 92-93 (JS) |
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£146.29 |
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James Suckling (92-93)Lots of white peach and sliced green apple with some grapefruit. Medium body. Tangy fruit and a fresh, creamy finish. Two-thirds sauvignon blanc and one-third sauvignon gris. |
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Bordeaux | 8 | 93 (DC) |
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£143.66 |
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Decanter (93)Vanilla-laced citrus and tropical fruit aromas with soft floral flecks. Generous and lively with pineapple, lemon and mango fruit giving richness while an undercurrent of salty, flint minerality gives tension and drive. Concentrated, long and balanced. 59% Sauvignon Blanc (vinified in stainless steel) and 41% Semillon (new oak barrels for six months with regular lees stirring). Grapes are grown on gravel soils over sandy clay. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 94 (WA) |
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£970.60 |
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Wine Advocate (94)The 2016 Rabaud-Promis has a pale to medium lemon color and reveals slowly emerging notions of fragrant earth, fungi, melons, baked peaches, cedar and ginger with a waft of paraffin. The palate is rich, concentrated and satiny with bold flavors and just enough freshness, finishing long and spicy. |
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Bordeaux | 2 | 94 (WE) |
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£525.12 |
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Wine Enthusiast (94)Rich, opulent and full-bodied, this wine has great concentration and is packed with notes of apricot, spice, lemon and toast. Its texture brings in minerality as well as a tangy edge. Drink from 2024. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 95 (WA) |
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£778.30 |
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Wine Advocate (95)The 1998 Rieussec is medium gold colored and scented of paraffin, dried lemon peel, key lime pie and musk perfume with an earthy undercurrent. Very rich, concentrated and sexy in the mouth, it sports layer upon layer of citrus, earth and fungi notes with seamless freshness and fantastic length. Wow. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 94 (VN (ST)) |
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£821.50 |
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Vinous - Stephen Tanzer (94)(- bottled shortly before my tasting) Explosive aromas of apricot,peach, minerals, creme caramel, grilled nuts and spices, along with cooler hints of licorice and menthol. Thick, sweet and chewy with extract; an impressively mouthfilling wine with lovely framing acidity. Characteristically big and peachy. Finishes spicy, shapely and very long. The class of the tasting. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 98 (JS) |
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£466.30 |
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James Suckling (98)This is big and powerful with a dense and very sweet palate. Full of botrytis and spices, from cinnamon to cloves to nutmeg. The finish is nutty with more spices and orange peel. Very stunning. Why wait? This has a slight dried grape character from the hot vintage. 151 grams of RS. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 95-100 (WS) |
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£579.10 |
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Wine Spectator (95-100)Loads of spicy honey and apple character. Full-bodied, medium-sweet, with a solid core of fruit and lots of botrytis character. Very racy. Not the 2001 but superb. Score range: 95-100 |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 93-96 (WS) |
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£524.64 |
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Wine Spectator (93-96)Balanced and very spicy, with almond paste and apricot. Full-bodied, medium sweet, with a long, fruity, tangy finish. Layered and stylish. Score range: 93-96 -JS |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 97 (JA) |
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£1,234.00 |
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Jane Anson Inside Bordeaux (97)High Sauvignon Blanc aromatics, with gunsmoke and flint reduction on the first nose, opening to juicy white peach, white pear, nuanced pumice stone minerality. Pavillon Blanc is one of the most structured white wines of Bordeaux, and reveals its complexities slowly, but already the texture tells you just what an exceptional vintage it is. Subtle yet unmissable. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 100 (JS) |
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£202.00 |
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James Suckling (100)The clarity and focus of this white is phenomenal with honeysuckle, white peach, lavender, and melon aromas that follow through to a full body, yet it’s tight and focused with super fine phenolics that keep it together. Great balance between the opulence and freshness. It has great acidity. Incredible energy. pH 3.1. Drink or hold. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 100 (JS) |
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£1,150.00 |
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James Suckling (100)The clarity and focus of this white is phenomenal with honeysuckle, white peach, lavender, and melon aromas that follow through to a full body, yet it’s tight and focused with super fine phenolics that keep it together. Great balance between the opulence and freshness. It has great acidity. Incredible energy. pH 3.1. Drink or hold. |
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Bordeaux | 2 | 99-100 (JS) |
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£280.00 |
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James Suckling (99-100)This is a really serious white. Vibrant and tangy with fantastic energy. Plenty of lime zest, pineapple, crushed stone, cedar, anise and white lavender. Grapefruit, too. Medium body. So much tension at the end. Focused and precise and it just keeps on going. The pH is 3.04, yet it has intense ripeness. A masterpiece of sauvignon blanc. The chateau says it is the best Pavillon Blanc ever. 100% sauvignon blanc. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 99-100 (JS) |
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£837.00 |
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James Suckling (99-100)This is a really serious white. Vibrant and tangy with fantastic energy. Plenty of lime zest, pineapple, crushed stone, cedar, anise and white lavender. Grapefruit, too. Medium body. So much tension at the end. Focused and precise and it just keeps on going. The pH is 3.04, yet it has intense ripeness. A masterpiece of sauvignon blanc. The chateau says it is the best Pavillon Blanc ever. 100% sauvignon blanc. |
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Bordeaux | 3 | 99-100 (JS) |
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£1,489.00 |
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James Suckling (99-100)This is a really serious white. Vibrant and tangy with fantastic energy. Plenty of lime zest, pineapple, crushed stone, cedar, anise and white lavender. Grapefruit, too. Medium body. So much tension at the end. Focused and precise and it just keeps on going. The pH is 3.04, yet it has intense ripeness. A masterpiece of sauvignon blanc. The chateau says it is the best Pavillon Blanc ever. 100% sauvignon blanc. |
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Bordeaux | 3 | 99-100 (JS) |
In Bond
£286.50 |
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James Suckling (99-100)This is an powerful white with superb density and phenolic muscule. It's full-bodied and really impressive. Opulent and rounded. Exotic and muscular. Great white. Feels like a great Montrachet. One for the cellar. 8,000 bottles made. PH 3.18. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 96-97 (JS) |
In Bond
£267.00 |
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James Suckling (96-97)This is quite a big Pavillon Blanc with sliced pineapple, ripe apple, lemon and stone. It's full-bodied, layered and phenolic with a ripe sense to it, but then it’s citrusy and salty. Like fresh oysters. Reminds me of vintages from the 1980s, but with more freshness and clarity. 100% sauvignon blanc. |
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Bordeaux | 2 | 96-97 (JS) |
In Bond
£771.00 |
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James Suckling (96-97)This is quite a big Pavillon Blanc with sliced pineapple, ripe apple, lemon and stone. It's full-bodied, layered and phenolic with a ripe sense to it, but then it’s citrusy and salty. Like fresh oysters. Reminds me of vintages from the 1980s, but with more freshness and clarity. 100% sauvignon blanc. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 96-97 (JS) |
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£1,348.50 |
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James Suckling (96-97)This is quite a big Pavillon Blanc with sliced pineapple, ripe apple, lemon and stone. It's full-bodied, layered and phenolic with a ripe sense to it, but then it’s citrusy and salty. Like fresh oysters. Reminds me of vintages from the 1980s, but with more freshness and clarity. 100% sauvignon blanc. |
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Bordeaux | 6 | - |
In Bond
£524.50 |
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Pavillon Blanc Second Vin Blanc 2023 epitomises the refined sophistication of Château Pape Clément. Crafted in the renowned Pessac-Léognan appellation, this exceptional white wine is a blend predominantly of Sauvignon Blanc and Sémillon, meticulously sourced from the estate’s premier vineyards. The grapes undergo a gentle hand-harvest followed by cold fermentation in temperature-controlled stainless steel vats, preserving their vibrant acidity and aromatic purity. A brief period of ageing on fine lees enhances the wine’s complexity and texture without overshadowing its fresh character. The 2023 vintage presents a luminous straw colour, with an enticing bouquet of citrus fruits, white flowers, and subtle mineral notes. On the palate, it reveals a harmonious balance of crisp acidity and rich flavours, culminating in a lingering, elegant finish. Pavillon Blanc Second Vin Blanc 2023 is a testament to Château Pape Clément’s dedication to quality and terroir, making it a perfect accompaniment to fine seafood or as a distinguished aperitif. |
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Bordeaux | 38 | 17 (JR) |
In Bond
£120.00 |
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Jancis Robinson (17)Owned by the Thienpont family, the wine made by Nicolas Thienpont. Includes 15% Sauvignon Gris. Only a third of the vines survived the frost. Sauvignon Blanc (85%) clones from the Loire. Fresh herby citrus and some nice notes of orange peel. Almost peachy on the palate but excellent freshness and intensity, clean cut. Bright and lively and deliciously mouth-watering. Persistent, too. Orange-peel aftertaste. Lovely. |
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Bordeaux | 37 | 91 (VN (AG)) |
In Bond
£128.00 |
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Vinous - Antonio Galloni (91)The 2018 Puygueraud Blanc, 90% Sauvignon Blanc, 10% Sauvignon Gris is an absolutely fabulous dry white. Orchard fruit, citrus and floral notes are front and center. More than that though, the 2018 impresses for its freshness, energy and delineation. It's a gorgeous white with texture and character to burn. I loved it. |
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Bordeaux | 18 | 92-93 (JS) |
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£124.00 |
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James Suckling (92-93)A bright, vivid white with pineapple and sliced peaches. Medium-to full-bodied with lots of fruit and intensity. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 89-91 (VN (AG)) |
In Bond
£66.50 |
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Vinous - Antonio Galloni (89-91)The 2020 Puygueraud Blanc is full of lemon peel, almond, dried flowers, apricot and chamomile. Light and gracious, with pretty tropical overtones, it is impeccably rendered and all the elements are nicely balanced. |
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Bordeaux | 37 | 92-93 (JS) |
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£104.00 |
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James Suckling (92-93)Lots of white peach and sliced green apple with some grapefruit. Medium body. Tangy fruit and a fresh, creamy finish. Two-thirds sauvignon blanc and one-third sauvignon gris. |
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Bordeaux | 8 | 93 (DC) |
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£102.50 |
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Decanter (93)Vanilla-laced citrus and tropical fruit aromas with soft floral flecks. Generous and lively with pineapple, lemon and mango fruit giving richness while an undercurrent of salty, flint minerality gives tension and drive. Concentrated, long and balanced. 59% Sauvignon Blanc (vinified in stainless steel) and 41% Semillon (new oak barrels for six months with regular lees stirring). Grapes are grown on gravel soils over sandy clay. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 94 (WA) |
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£773.00 |
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Wine Advocate (94)The 2016 Rabaud-Promis has a pale to medium lemon color and reveals slowly emerging notions of fragrant earth, fungi, melons, baked peaches, cedar and ginger with a waft of paraffin. The palate is rich, concentrated and satiny with bold flavors and just enough freshness, finishing long and spicy. |
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Bordeaux | 2 | 94 (WE) |
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£419.00 |
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Wine Enthusiast (94)Rich, opulent and full-bodied, this wine has great concentration and is packed with notes of apricot, spice, lemon and toast. Its texture brings in minerality as well as a tangy edge. Drink from 2024. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 95 (WA) |
In Bond
£610.00 |
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Wine Advocate (95)The 1998 Rieussec is medium gold colored and scented of paraffin, dried lemon peel, key lime pie and musk perfume with an earthy undercurrent. Very rich, concentrated and sexy in the mouth, it sports layer upon layer of citrus, earth and fungi notes with seamless freshness and fantastic length. Wow. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 94 (VN (ST)) |
In Bond
£646.00 |
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Vinous - Stephen Tanzer (94)(- bottled shortly before my tasting) Explosive aromas of apricot,peach, minerals, creme caramel, grilled nuts and spices, along with cooler hints of licorice and menthol. Thick, sweet and chewy with extract; an impressively mouthfilling wine with lovely framing acidity. Characteristically big and peachy. Finishes spicy, shapely and very long. The class of the tasting. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 98 (JS) |
In Bond
£350.00 |
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James Suckling (98)This is big and powerful with a dense and very sweet palate. Full of botrytis and spices, from cinnamon to cloves to nutmeg. The finish is nutty with more spices and orange peel. Very stunning. Why wait? This has a slight dried grape character from the hot vintage. 151 grams of RS. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 95-100 (WS) |
In Bond
£444.00 |
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Wine Spectator (95-100)Loads of spicy honey and apple character. Full-bodied, medium-sweet, with a solid core of fruit and lots of botrytis character. Very racy. Not the 2001 but superb. Score range: 95-100 |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 93-96 (WS) |
In Bond
£400.00 |
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Wine Spectator (93-96)Balanced and very spicy, with almond paste and apricot. Full-bodied, medium sweet, with a long, fruity, tangy finish. Layered and stylish. Score range: 93-96 -JS |
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