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Superb 1er Cru Chablis with laser-like freshness from this small estate run by the Dampt brothers
FranceChardonnay£29.99 per bottleSAVE £5.01
£119.94 per caseSAVE £30.04
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£113.94 per caseSAVE £28.04
Superb, wild, oak-fermented Sauvignon from top Marlborough winemaker Kevin Judd. All smoky citrus
New ZealandSauvignon Blanc£30.00 per bottle
From a 7th-generation winemaker in the Mâcon’s Pouilly-Loché, a superb creamy, spiced white BurgundyFranceChardonnay£24.00 per bottleSAVE £3.00- Only 38 left
Very fine, ripe, yet bright and crisp white Burgundy from a stellar, under-the-radar domaineFranceChardonnayfrom £28.00 per bottle 
From the king of Clare Valley, this is a pure, lime-fresh white made from Greek grape Assyrtiko
AustraliaAssyrtiko£25.00 per bottle
Top vintage of Les Quarts in Mâconnais star Pouilly-Vinzelles from a dynamic brother-owned domaineFranceChardonnay£42.00 per bottle- Only 98 left
From the legendary Marcel Guigal, a magnificent 94pt white Saint-Joseph. Glorious, rich and complexFranceWhite blend£47.00 per bottle - Only 79 left
Premier Cru quality at a village price. Intensely flavoured Chablis in an impressive magnumFranceChardonnay£43.00 per bottleSAVE £5.00 - Only 55 left
£32.00 per bottle 
A fabulous, 94-point Chardonnay from the brilliant Trinity Hill and the renowned Gimblett GravelsNew ZealandChardonnay£31.00 per bottle
Voluptuous, oak-fermented, Burgundian-style white Rioja from a Trophy-winning bodega
SpainViura-based blend£26.00 per bottle- Only 48 left
95pt single-vineyard Cru Soave Classico from the renowned Pieropan estate – such flavour and finesse
ItalyGarganega£35.00 per bottle - Only 48 left
Only made in exceptional years, Te Koko's a smoky, complex Sauvignon from the iconic Cloudy BayNew ZealandSauvignon Blancfrom £45.00 per bottle 
Outstanding, 98-pt, richly complex Chardonnay from the legendary founding estate of Margaret RiverAustraliaChardonnayfrom £45.00 per bottleSAVE UP TO £120.00- Only 68 left
Unique white from mid-Atlantic archipelago, the Azores. Sea breeze freshness with a toasty richness
PortugalArinto£19.99 per bottleSAVE £5.01 - Only 61 left
From a superb, under-the-radar Montrachet producer, this is a fine Chassagne from a classic vintageFranceChardonnay£75.00 per bottle 
Seductively complex, oak-rich Marlborough Chardonnay from former Cloudy Bay winemaker Kevin JuddNew ZealandChardonnay£33.00 per bottle- Only 100 left
A rare, pure Roussanne with fabulous creamy, honeyed and floral fruit from an exceptional estateFranceRoussannefrom £32.00 per bottleSAVE UP TO £66.00 - Only 49 left
Single vineyard, Soave Classico from the region's finest producer, Soave at its finest, complex bestItalyGarganega£26.00 per bottle - Only 17 left
£36.00 per bottle 
From pioneers in New Zealand winemaking, a superb, bright, textured Burgundian-style ChardonnayNew ZealandChardonnayfrom £27.00 per bottleSAVE UP TO £6.00
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.
