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From the king of Clare Valley, this is a pure, lime-fresh white made from Greek grape Assyrtiko
AustraliaAssyrtiko£25.00 per bottle
Superb Petit Chablis from this star winemaker – pure white peach and apple with a core of freshness
FranceChardonnay£27.00 per bottleSAVE £4.00
From this 7th-generation winemaker in the Mâcon’s Pouilly-Loché, a superb 93pt white BurgundyFranceChardonnayfrom £32.00 per bottleSAVE UP TO £7.00
A rare, pure Roussanne with fabulous creamy, honeyed and floral fruit from an exceptional estateFranceRoussanne£40.00 per bottle
from £28.00 per bottle
Elegant and refined, this is “text book modern Adelaide Hills Chardonnay” (Andrew Caillard MW)AustraliaChardonnay£35.00 per bottle
Superb Premier Cru from a fine fifth generation estate. Mineral intensity, ripeness, oaky lengthFranceChardonnayfrom £55.00 per bottleSAVE UP TO £5.00
from £26.00 per bottle
A refined and mineral-rich white BurgundyFranceChardonnayfrom £45.00 per bottleSAVE UP TO £15.00- Only 93 left
from £60.00 per bottleSAVE UP TO £10.00 - Only 100 left
A steely, slate-driven Riesling with serious class
GermanyRieslingfrom £26.00 per bottle 
from £30.00 per bottleSAVE UP TO £4.00- Only 72 left
Superbly balanced white Burgundy from a renowned domaine whose top Grands Crus fetch £200 a bottleFranceChardonnayfrom £28.00 per bottle - Only 86 left
A steely, slate-driven, dry Riesling with serious class from a top Nahe estateGermanyRieslingfrom £24.00 per bottle 
Alain Gras is the reference point for Saint-Romain. From a great vintage, this is a rich, fine whiteFranceChardonnay£40.00 per bottleSAVE £10.00
Alain Gras is the reference point for Saint-Romain. From a great vintage, this is a rich, fine whiteFranceChardonnay£35.00 per bottleSAVE £10.00- Only 80 left
Superb mineral-fresh white Burgundy from a renowned domaine whose top Grands Crus cost £200 a bottleFranceChardonnay£36.00 per bottle - Only 68 left
From a stellar producer, Jermann Tunina is one of the top whites of Italy – rich, honeyed and peachy
ItalyWhite blend£56.00 per bottleSAVE £14.00 
A fabulous, 94-point Chardonnay from the brilliant Trinity Hill and the renowned Gimblett Gravels
New ZealandChardonnay£31.00 per bottle
from £32.00 per bottle
A superb Riesling with a “fantastic balance of very zesty acidity and juicy fruit” (James Suckling)GermanyRieslingfrom £21.00 per bottle
Top-level Mosel Riesling – pure citrus, stone fruit and mineral finesseGermanyRiesling£40.00 per bottle- Only 62 left
Superb mineral-fresh white Burgundy from a renowned domaine whose top Grands Crus cost £200 a bottleFranceChardonnayfrom £37.00 per bottle 
Magnificent Yarra Valley Chardonnay from James Halliday’s Winery of the Year 2025AustraliaChardonnayfrom £35.00 per bottle
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.
