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      1. Alpha Domus The Batten Organic Chardonnay
        A luscious, oak-fermented Chardonnay from this family-owned, trophy-winning estate
        CountryNew Zealand
        Chardonnay
        £23.00 per bottle
        SAVE £5.00
      2. Domaine Régis Fèvre Chablis 1er Cru Fourchaume
        Superb Premier Cru Chablis from a fine family estate – racy, with intense fruit, poise and roundess
        CountryFrance
        Chardonnay
        £35.00 per bottle
      3. Bodegas Attis Nana Old Vine Albariño
        Premium, old-vine Albariño, oak-fermented and cask-aged – creamy, rounded, yet zesty mineral fresh
        CountrySpain
        Albariño
        £30.00 per bottle
      4. Esulé Chardonnay
        From South Australia's cool-climate Adelaide Hills, a crisp, apple-fresh Chardonnay
        CountryAustralia
        Chardonnay
        £26.00 per bottle
      5. Domaine Daniel-Etienne Defaix Chablis 1er Cru Côte de Léchet
        Intensely focused Chablis of rare maturity with a classic mineral streak, from a fine Premier Cru
        CountryFrance
        Chardonnay
        £44.00 per bottle
      6. Bramìto della Sala Chardonnay
        From Antinori’s remarkable Umbrian estate comes this luscious, creamy, mineral-fresh Chardonnay
        CountryItaly
        Chardonnay
        from £29.00 per bottle
      7. Château Sixtine Châteauneuf-du-Pape Blanc
        Sumptuous, yet fresh and floral white Châteauneuf from top vineyards in this hallowed appellation
        CountryFrance
        Roussanne
        £33.00 per bottle
      8. Altos R Pigeage Blanco Rioja
        Voluptuous, oak-fermented, Burgundian-style white Rioja from a Trophy-winning bodega
        CountrySpain
        Viura-based blend
        £26.00 per bottle
      9. Only 18 left
        Domaine Régis Fèvre Chablis Grand Cru Blanchot
        Magnificent Grand Cru Chablis with roundness, complexity and minerality from a small family estate 
        CountryFrance
        Chardonnay
        £55.00 per bottle
      10. Domaine Pernot Belicard Puligny-Montrachet
        A precise and elegant Puligny-Montrachet
        CountryFrance
        Chardonnay
        £70.00 per bottle
      11. Only 85 left
        Karp-Schreiber Brauneberger Juffer-Sonnenuhr Riesling Grosses Gewächs
        Brilliant purity in the intense, lime-zipped Grand Cru Riesling from a top estate
        CountryGermany
        Riesling
        £25.00 per bottle
      12. Sierra de los Sueños Old Vine Macabeo
        Superb, Burgundian style white – barrel-fermented, old-vine Macabeo from a great winemaker in Spain
        CountrySpain
        Macabeo
        £25.00 per bottle
      13. Only 3 left
        Cloudy Bay Sauvignon Blanc
        Marlborough’s best-known Sauvignon Blanc, for good reason, particularly fine and delicious in 2023
        CountryNew Zealand
        Sauvignon Blanc
        £26.50 per bottle
      14. Domaine Servin Chablis Grand Cru Les Preuses
        Grand Cru Chablis described by Wine Advocate as "one of the high points in the Servin range"
        CountryFrance
        Chardonnay
        from £60.00 per bottle
      15. Domaine Zind-Humbrecht Organic Riesling Roche Calcaire
        Exceptional Alsace Riesling from this 400-year-old, biodynamic family estate. Steely, citrusy fresh
        CountryFrance
        Riesling
        £34.00 per bottle
      16. Only 42 left
        Hyland Estate Chardonnay
        Exceptional, 92-point, Burgundian-style Chardonnay from a top estate in Oregon
        CountryUnited States
        Chardonnay
        £29.00 per bottle
      17. Château Couhins Blanc
        A fresh and aromatic Bordeaux Blanc
        CountryFrance
        Sauvignon Blanc
        from £30.00 per bottle
        SAVE UP TO £1.00
      18. Domaine Jean Chartron Chassagne Montrachet
        Rich yet refined white Burgundy from a renowned domaine
        CountryFrance
        Chardonnay
        from £70.00 per bottle
      19. Château La Garde Blanc
        Luxuriously oaked, 93 point Graves white, "bright, creamy and elegant … with spicy flavours" (JS)
        CountryFrance
        Sauvignon Blanc
        from £30.00 per bottle
      20. Only 57 left
        Domaine Antoine Jobard Meursault
        A rich and mineral-driven Meursault
        CountryFrance
        Chardonnay
        £95.00 per bottle
      21. Cloudy Bay Sauvignon Blanc
        Marlborough’s most renowned Sauvignon Blanc and for good reason. Such intensity, poise and vivacity
        CountryNew Zealand
        Sauvignon Blanc
        £26.50 per bottle
      22. Domaine Clos des Rocs Macon-Loche En Près Foret Organic
        From a 7th-generation winemaker in the Mâcon’s Pouilly-Loché, a superb creamy, spiced white Burgundy
        CountryFrance
        Chardonnay
        £27.00 per bottle
      23. Only 21 left
        Antinori Cervaro della Sala
        An opulent and age-worthy Italian white
        CountryItaly
        Chardonnay
        £80.00 per bottle
      24. Only 34 left
        Domaine Matrot Meursault
        from £65.00 per bottle
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      Wine FAQs

      What is fine white wine?

      So what defines a fine white wine? Well, the truth is there is no official definition of fine wine. And you’ll find many different answers if you have a quick search online. To some people, fine wine is defined by price. For others, it’s about a wine’s rarity or reputation. You can read our take in our article on What is fine wine?  

      Ultimately it comes down to taste. A fine wine should have balance (where the acidity, tannin, sweetness, body and alcohol are all in harmony), complexity (the wine reveals many different layers of aromas and flavours), length (the flavours should last in the mouth) and elegance. It should reflect the unique terroir in which it was grown. And above all, a fine white wine should be a pleasure to drink!

      Where do fine white wines come from?

      Traditionally, the best fine white wines came from Europe, especially the classic French regions, and Germany, which was renowned for its fine Rieslings. But these days, fine white wines can come from any wine region in the world, from the Mosel to Margaret River

      That’s not to say that provenance doesn’t matter. Only the best vineyard sites can produce truly ‘fine wine’ and it’s important that fine wines have a clear sense of place. For example, thanks to the region’s cool climate and Kimmeridgian soils, Chablis has a purity and mineral quality that makes it distinctly different to Chardonnay grown anywhere else in the world.

      Do fine white wines age well?

      Not always. There are certainly many fine white wines which have excellent potential for ageing. In particular, the fine whites of Burgundy and fine German Riesling can evolve beautifully for decades. But there are many factors that affect age-worthiness … grape variety, how the wine has been made, and where it’s from.

      The easiest way to tell whether the wine you choose ages well is to look at the ‘Drink by’ dates on our website. It’s not the same as an expiry date but rather when we think the wines will be drinking at their best.

      How do you store fine white wine?

      To maximise the longevity and maintain the quality of your wines as they age, you need to store them in ideal conditions. Wines should be aged horizontally, out of direct sunlight and with a constant cool temperature. 10-13 degrees is considered the optimum temperature for white wines.   

      Of course, a cellar is perfect but not everyone has one! Other options include a temperature-controlled ‘wine fridge’, an outbuilding or garage, or in a storage cabinet kept in a cool place.

      Take a look at our 5 tips and tricks for storing wine at home to find out more.  

      And if you’re looking for long-term storage of fine wine, we recommend you take advantage of our customer storage facility in Gloucester. 

      Storage is available for any wine you buy from us in our state-of-the-art warehouse. Temperature and humidity are not only monitored in various parts of the warehouse, they’re also actively controlled. Visit our fine wine hub to find out more or call our fine wine team on 03330 148 202.

      What is the best fine white wine?

      It depends on your personal taste! In terms of what are the most expensive fine white wines, Grand Cru white Burgundy still top the list. Many of the famous Bordeaux châteaux make fine white wines, not just red. And Sauternes in Bordeaux is home to the most expensive sweet white wines, notably Château Yquem.

      One of the best ways to buy fine white Bordeaux and Burgundy is En Primeur. It’s essentially a way of buying wines before they’ve been bottled. To find out more, have a look at our fine wine hub or get in touch with our fine wine team at finewine@laithwaiteswine.com or call 03330 148 202.

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