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      1. 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
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        Domaine Robert Ampeau Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru ‘Combottes’
        A spectacular Puligny 1er Cru with 28 years’ age from a classic vintage and a legendary domaine 
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        from £160.00 per bottle
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        Domaine Robert Ampeau et Fils Meursault 1er Cru  'La Pièce Sous Le Bois'
        Magnificent and super-rare 27-year-old Meursault from this legendary domaine, still fresh and vital
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        from £100.00 per bottle
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        Artadi Viñas de Gain Blanco
        From one of Rioja’s most famous bodegas, this is a rich, complex, super-fresh, oak-fermented white
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        Viura
        £35.00 per bottle
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        Kumeu River Rays Road Chardonnay
        From pioneers in New Zealand winemaking, a superb, bright, textured Burgundian-style Chardonnay
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        Chardonnay
        £28.00 per bottle
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        Old Road Wine Co. Stone Trail Chenin Blanc
        £30.00 per bottle
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        Jaboulet Hermitage Blanc La Chapelle
        £105.00 per bottle
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        Samuel Billaud Chablis 1er Cru Fourneaux
        from £65.00 per bottle
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        Domaine Alain Chavy Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru Les Folatieres
        from £95.00 per bottle
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        Château La Tour Carnet Blanc
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        Sauvignon-based blend
        £30.00 per bottle
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        Pieropan La Rocca Soave Classico Organic
        95pt single-vineyard Cru Soave Classico from the renowned Pieropan estate – such flavour and finesse
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        Garganega
        £35.00 per bottle
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        Domaine Bachelet-Monnot Meursault Clos du Cromin
        from £75.00 per bottle
      13. Cloudy Bay Te Koko
        Only made in exceptional years, Te Koko's a smoky, complex Sauvignon from the iconic Cloudy Bay
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        Sauvignon Blanc
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        Domaine Dubreuil-Fontaine Pernand-Vergelesses Blanc
        From a much praised vintage and a top-address estate, this is a very fine, racy Burgundy
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        Chardonnay
        £34.00 per bottle
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        Domaine des Malandes Chablis Grand Cru Vaudésir
        from £75.00 per bottle
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        Jermann Vinnae Ribolla Gialla
        From stellar producer Silvio Jermann, a beautifully expressive white made from Ribolla Gialla
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        Ribolla Gialla
        £36.00 per bottle
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        Heavensake Junmai Daiginjo Label Noir x Fukuju Sake
        £80.00 per bottle
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        Heavensake Junmai Ginjo Label Azur x Hakushika Sake
        Top-class sake – a collaboration between a French wine master and a Japanese brewery
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        Rice-based blend
        £43.00 per bottle
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        Domaine Philippe Colin Saint Aubin 1er Cru Les Combes
        Rare Saint-Aubin white from a stellar, under-the-radar estate. Orchard fruits, beeswax and freshness
        CountryFrance
        Chardonnay
        £80.00 per bottle
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        Le Pavillon Blanc du Château Margaux
        £255.00 per bottle
      21. Domaine Zind-Humbrecht Organic Riesling Roche Calcaire
        Exceptional Alsace Riesling from this 400-year-old, biodynamic family estate. Steely, citrusy fresh
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        Riesling
        £34.00 per bottle
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        Jardin de Babylone Jurançon Moelleux
        £110.00 per bottle
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        Petit Cheval Blanc
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        Sauvignon Blanc
        £115.00 per bottle
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        Samuel Billaud Chablis 1er Cru Les Vaillons Vieilles Vignes
        from £70.00 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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