93 points Neal Martin for Vinous: "The 2016 La Lagune has a classic tobacco and cedar bouquet with fine delineation and nicely integrated oak. The medium-bodied palate offers gentle grip on the entry and plenty of tarry black fruit. A touch of mint emerges toward the linear but impressively focused finish. I like the vivacity and penetration here. This should drink well over the next two decades." (01/2019)

92 points - Robert Parker

"The 2016 Pavillon Rouge du Château Margaux bursts forth with exuberant Morello cherries, black raspberries and cassis scents accented by touches of menthol, dark chocolate and garrigue plus a waft of tree bark. The palate is medium-bodied, very elegant, vivacious and fresh with satiny tannins and a nice long finish. " Rating: 93+ -Robert Parker's Wine Advocate

95 points - James Suckling "The nose is redolent with ripe plums and dark cherries, as well as abundant red and purple flowers and a faint, blonde-tobacco edge. The palate delivers an ultra-rich and flavorful palate with polished, sinewy tannins that will carry this wine for some time to come. Freshness and balance, finishing taut and youthful. Full of promise, this is one of the finest recent releases from here. Try from 2023. "

The Momento Grenache Gris is a highly sought-after, textural white wine from South Africa, crafted by winemaker Marelise Niemann. Sourced from the country's only Grenache Gris vineyard in the Voor-Paardeberg region, it undergoes a week of skin contact to produce a striking copper color and a gritty, tannic structure.

The Champagne Baron-Fuenté Grande Réserve Brut is an approachable, fruit-forward sparkler dominated by Pinot Meunier, balanced by Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. It offers bright aromas of apple, peach, and citrus, backed by light toasted brioche notes. It finishes crisp and refreshing, making it an excellent crowd-pleasing apéritif.

The Patrick Javillier Cuvée Oligocène Bourgogne is a highly acclaimed, 100% Chardonnay white wine from Burgundy, France. Widely considered one of the most distinguished and over-delivering "Bourgogne Blancs", it consistently punches well above its regional designation, often rivaling the complexity and finesse of village-level Meursault.

Greywacke Sauvignon Blanc is a highly acclaimed, aromatic New Zealand white wine from Marlborough, founded by Kevin Judd. It is celebrated for its vibrant, textural, and ripe-fruited style, offering intense flavors of passionfruit, pink grapefruit, and peach with a distinct saline, mineral, and citrusy, crisp finish.

Georgian Valleys Tsinandali is a premium, pale straw-colored Georgian white wine from the Kakheti region, blending 80-85% Rkatsiteli and 15-20% Mtsvane grapes. It is characterized by a dry, light, and refreshing profile with notes of citrus, white peach, green apple, and hints of almond. Known for its crisp acidity, it is fermented in stainless steel to maintain a fresh, elegant style.

The Champagne Valentin Leflaive Le Mesnil-sur-Oger Grand Cru Extra Brut (often labeled with a notation like 15/50 or 16/50) is a high-end, 100% Chardonnay Blanc de Blancs from the Côte des Blancs region of Champagne, France. It is produced by the renowned Burgundian family, Olivier Leflaive, which expanded its expertise to Champagne with a focus on precision, terroir, and low dosage.

Ruinart Blanc de Blancs is a prestigious, 100% Chardonnay Champagne from France known for its intense aromatic profile, purity, and bright, golden-yellow hue with green highlights. It features, vibrant,, fresh fruit aromas (citrus, peach, pineapple) paired with white flowers and spices. The palate is, known to be, supple, harmonious, and, creamy, with a long, mineral-driven, refreshing finish.

Champagne Jacquesson Dizy Terres Rouges is a prestigious, vintage Blanc de Noirs (100% Pinot Noir) from a specific plot in Dizy, known for its powerful red fruit, spice, and minerality, often exhibiting notes of wild strawberry, brioche, and citrus, with a long, elegant finish and vibrant acidity, making it a complex, gastronomic Champagne. It comes from unique red limestone soils (terres rouges) and offers a terroir-driven expression of Pinot Noir, often with minimal dosage (Extra Brut) to highlight purity.

Champagne Jacquesson Cuvée 743 is a prestigious, Extra Brut blend built around the ripe 2015 vintage, featuring Pinot Noir (60%) from the Marne Valley and Chardonnay (40%) from the Côte des Blancs, aged extensively on lees (89 months) for complexity, offering rich notes of ripe fruit, pastry, citrus, and minerality, with a precise, balanced palate and a saline finish, available in both standard and late-disgorged (DT) versions.

The 2019 Cervaro della Sala IGT Umbria, by Antinori, is a complex, structured white blend (Mostly Chardonnay with 8% Grechetto) showing a pale yellow color with green hints, offering intense aromas of citrus, pineapple, acacia, vanilla, and flint, with a palate of orchard fruits, hazelnut butter, and savory minerality, promising excellent aging potential. It's considered a standout vintage, balancing richness with freshness, suitable for aging but enjoyable young.

Droin Chablis, from the historic Domaine Jean Paul & Benoît Droin, is known for its classic, mineral-driven Chardonnay profile, offering vibrant aromas of green apple, lemon, white flowers, and oyster shell, with a palate that's crisp, saline, and structured by bright acidity, evolving from youthful citrus to deeper gunflint and undergrowth notes with age, pairing beautifully with seafood and poultry.

Conundrum White is a popular, versatile California white blend known for its tropical fruit, pear, and citrus notes, often featuring Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Sémillon, and Viognier (and sometimes Muscat Canelli) with a balance of lushness and bright acidity, offering a complex yet approachable taste with apricot, mango, and melon flavors, perfect for pairing with spicy dishes, seafood, or poultry.

Calera Chardonnay Central Coast is a balanced, coastal California Chardonnay known for vibrant aromas of Meyer lemon, white peach, and honeysuckle, with tropical fruit (pineapple, guava) and citrus on the palate, bright acidity, and hints of toasted oak/brioche for a crisp yet rich finish. It balances cool-climate elegance with California richness, often featuring notes of green apple, almond, and minerality, making it fresh and complex.

Field & Flight Chardonnay is a crisp, bright white wine with aromas of citrus blossom and honeysuckle, and flavors of pear, yellow apple, and mineral-driven salinity. It is known for being refreshing with a clean, leesy, and creamy finish, offering a coastal vibe that is easy to drink and pairs well with fresh seafood like sashimi. It is produced by Quails' Gate Winery, with grapes sourced from California.

Blend: Aligoté 100%

From carefully tended old vines, the 2023 Bourgogne Côte d'Or Vieilles Vignes by Domaine Rémi Jobard is a vibrant and expressive white Burgundy. The nose reveals white flowers, citrus zest, and delicate almond notes, while the palate offers fresh orchard fruit, gentle honeyed undertones, and a bright, mineral-driven finish.

Elegant and approachable, this wine is perfect for seafood, poultry, or enjoying on its own.

Blend: Chardonnay 100%
Drinking Window: 2028-2035

A shining example of Meursault’s famed elegance, the 2023 'Les Genevrières' from Domaine Rémi Jobard captivates with its purity and finesse. On the nose, expect a bouquet of white flowers, citrus blossom, and delicate toasted almond notes. The palate is rich yet refined, revealing layers of honeyed stone fruit, gentle minerality, and a silky, lingering finish.

This premier cru is a testament to meticulous vineyard care and traditional Burgundian winemaking, offering a wine of exceptional balance and age-worthy potential. Perfect for pairing with seafood, poultry in cream sauces, or simply savouring on its own.

Sula Chenin Blanc is a light-bodied, semi-dry white wine from India known for its fruity and refreshing profile, offering aromas and flavors of apple, melon, pear, and tropical fruit with honey and mineral undertones, balanced by zesty acidity. Produced by Sula Vineyards, it is a popular choice for pairing with salads, fried or grilled fish, and spicy or Asian cuisine.

Brilla! Pinot Grigio delle Venezie is a crisp, dry, and fruity white wine known for its vibrant flavors and light-bodied profile. It typically exhibits notes of green apple, pear, and citrus, with subtle floral and mineral undertones. This Italian wine is praised for its refreshing acidity and versatility, making it a good pairing for a variety of foods, especially seafood and light dishes.

A testament to its prestigious terroir, Domaine Remi Jobard Bourgogne Blanc 2022 offers rich aromas of ripe berries, dark cherries, and delicate floral hints —an exceptional wine that captures the soul of its vineyard with every sip.

Haywire's Pinot Gris is a vibrant, dry white wine with a medium body, characterized by tropical and citrus fruit notes, with hints of herbs and florals. It features ripe stone fruits, pears, and a hint of oranges on the aroma, with a lighter mouthfeel but higher acidity on the palate

The DUPLESSIS CHABLIS 1ER VAILLONS is known for its vibrant citrus and white fruit notes, layered over a characteristic minerality (oyster shell, slate), and a touch of well-integrated oak. It exhibits a broad, fruity palate and a fresh, lively nose. The wine is often described as having a floral, elegant character with a mineral core.

Crafted predominantly from Chardonnay with a touch of Pinot Noir, it offers aromas of wild strawberries, red currants, and white peaches, with subtle notes of brioche and almonds. The palate is refreshing and complex, with fine bubbles, bright acidity, and a refined finish.

This blend contains a high proportion of Sémillon alongside Sauvignon Gris. It is a tangy, orange zest-flavored wine, with ample acidity as well as ripe apricot and spice flavors. It's a wine to drink from 2019.

Santa Rita 120 Sauvignon Blanc is a crisp, dry white wine with bright citrus and tropical fruit flavors, balanced by a refreshing acidity and a clean, zesty finish, making it a versatile and enjoyable wine for everyday drinking.

Light, radiant yellow with shimmering green reflections. Fresh apple, citrus notes, fine herbaceous nuances. Mineral, lively acid structure, fresh pome fruit in the aftertaste.

The Ramato style of Pinot Grigio has become very popular, this mutation of pinot noir giving off an orange/copper hue when the juice is in contact with the skins. The nose shows floral notes of wisteria, orange blossom, acacia flowers with ripe fruity hints of yellow peach, melon and tangerine, followed by a delicate mineral iodine note and hints of hay. The mouthfeel shows crisp acidity, yet perfectly balanced by its freshness and enveloping flavour.

This IGT Toscana Bianco white wine from Tuscany, Italy, blends Malvasia Bianca, Trebbiano, and Chardonnay from the I Colli Estate, located in Monteriggioni and Vagliagli, part of the Bindi Sergardi family’s historic estate, founded in the late 1400s. With a white paper color and golden reflections, it offers an intense bouquet of peach, melon, and pear. On the palate, it’s fresh, savoury, and well-balanced with good acidity, fermented and aged in stainless steel to maintain its vibrant character.

In 2021, the vines of Cos d’Estournel Blanc yielded a graceful wine that is rich and finely structured, thanks in part to their ongoing ability to delve deeper in the estate’s soils but also thanks to the breezes of the nearby Gironde Estuary and the ongoing efforts of the estate’s teams. The Sauvignon Blanc grapes are concentrated but balanced by the natural vivacity of their terroir, while the Sémillon —whose distinct mineral character derives from the limestone in the vineyard’s soils– are once again used in a larger proportion in the final blend. Extremely complex, Cos d’Estournel Blanc 2021 is a magnificent, harmonious expression of white peach, rose, bergamot, lemon, and flint. Remarkable energy accompanies a rich, precise palette of aromas, resulting in an accomplished, fascinating wine with great cellaring potential.

The nose is spicy with hints of vanilla and a touch of licorice, offering both freshness and intensity. On the palate, fresh vanilla takes the lead, followed by subtle notes of white apricot fruits. The finish is slightly woody, yet refined and well-blended, showcasing a nice density of wine.

Larmandier-Bernier 'Latitude' Extra Brut is a distinguished Champagne that showcases the purity and expression of Chardonnay from the Vertus terroir. This extra brut style signifies a lower dosage, emphasizing the wine's natural vibrancy and clarity. It's crafted from biodynamically farmed vines, highlighting the winemaker's commitment to sustainability and terroir-driven winemaking. The 'Latitude' offers a fine mousse with a bright, clear appearance and exudes aromas of crisp green apples, citrus fruits, and white flowers, with a subtle hint of brioche due to extended lees aging. On the palate, it's marked by a laser-focused acidity, minerality, and a creamy texture that balances its inherent freshness. Flavors of lemon zest, almond, and a saline note reflect its chalky soil origins, leading to a long, elegant finish. This Champagne is an excellent choice for aficionados seeking a pure, expressive, and meticulously crafted bubbly, perfect for special occasions or as a sophisticated aperitif.

This 'classic' Margaret River wine exemplifies ease of drinking and purity, boasting a delightful crunchiness and fruit-forward character. It offers a lip-smacking dryness, balanced by crisp acidity, culminating in a clean and refreshing finish that leaves the palate invigorated.

From bush vines planted in 1956, this was whole bunch pressed, only the free run juice was used for natural fermentation in 3rd-fill French oak barrels. Natural style, with that hint of funk and light earthiness, lightly nutty. Lots of sour and juicy apple. Very nice fruit that becomes sweet like Mandarin and even nectarine, fully ripe, but that dry savoury acidity punches through and balances beautifully.

Open and intense nose with notes of orange and grapefruit. The attack is fresh and supple. Well-balanced and concentrated wine with good mineral length on the finish.