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750ml - Case of 12
Bottle: $78.35
This is an extremely mineral dry riesling that might be too austere for some, but we find it really compelling, due...
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750ml - Case of 12
Bottle: $27.64
The nose on this wine is intriguingly floral, lively with apple and pear blossoms, as well as an Alpine cheese...
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White
750ml
Bottle: $297.20
6 bottles: $296.00
This has a fresh, floral aroma, with honeysuckle and elderflower notes leading the way, followed by a rather creamy,...
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White
750ml
Bottle: $49.25
12 bottles: $48.27
Pretty aromas of lemongrass, grapefruit, lime curd and flint. It’s medium-to full-bodied with bright acidity....
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White
750ml
Bottle: $79.95
Aromas of apricot, passion fruit, lemon pie and custard. Crushed stones, fennel and cloves, too. It’s full-bodied...
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White
750ml
Bottle: $381.60 $389.20
I'd say the finest white I've ever tasted from this estate, the 2018 Château Margaux Pavillon Blanc is all Sauvignon...
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White
750ml
Bottle: $149.95 $157.20
12 bottles: $148.20
Beautiful aromas of lime curd, dried pear, grilled white peach and flint on the nose. So exotic on the nose. Some...
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White
750ml
Bottle: $149.80 $163.20
The Grand Vin 2018 Château Smith Haut Lafitte Blanc ratchets everything up a notch, offering a vividly fresh bouquet...
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750ml - Case of 12
Bottle: $43.93
Gentle aromas of acacia, white peach, lemon curd and wet stone, followed by creamy mango on the palate. It’s...
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White
750ml
Bottle: $119.83 $124.00
This has a complex nose of dried apple, green mango, grapefruit zest, dried honeysuckle and crushed almonds. It’s...
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750ml - Case of 12
Bottle: $43.00
Its richness and its sweet aromas of vine flowers, yellow apple, ripe melon, white peach and honey. Ideal with any...
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750ml
Bottle: $33.60
12 bottles: $31.92
A generous dry riesling that is still a bit reserved at almost 4 years of age. On the palate it shows more, having...
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White
750ml
Bottle: $39.94 $40.70
12 bottles: $39.14
The 2018 Le Petit Haut Lafitte Blanc is a blend of 80% Sauvignon and 20% Sémillon brought up in 50% new French oak....
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White
750ml
Bottle: $37.01
The 2018 S De Suduiraut is a blend of 60% Sémillon and 40% Sauvignon brought up mostly in used barrels, with 10% in...
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750ml - Case of 6
Bottle: $199.36
93-95 There was no malolactic fermentation and no Muscadelle this year—both unusual for Aile d’Argent. Composed...
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750ml - Case of 12
Bottle: $54.57
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750ml - Case of 6
Bottle: $80.38
This wine has a lovely complexity with balance and lift and does that thing where it waits for a heartbeat, then...
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750ml - Case of 6
Bottle: $131.95
Green papaya, pomelo, cream, flint and hints of wax on the nose. It’s full-bodied with bright acidity and a creamy...
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750ml - Case of 6
Bottle: $220.06
This has a fresh, floral aroma, with honeysuckle and elderflower notes leading the way, followed by a rather creamy,...
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750ml - Case of 3
Bottle: $220.06
This has a fresh, floral aroma, with honeysuckle and elderflower notes leading the way, followed by a rather creamy,...
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Riesling White Bordeaux 2011 2018 France 750ml

Riesling grapes have been grown in and around central Europe for centuries, and over time, they became the lasting symbol of south Germany's ancient and proud wine culture. Whilst the reputation of German wines abroad has in the past been mixed, the Germans themselves take an enormous amount of pride in their wineries, and Riesling grapes have now spread around the globe, growing anywhere with the correct climate in which they can thrive. Riesling grape varietals generally require much cooler climatic conditions than many other white grapes, and they are generally considered to be a very 'terroir expressive' varietal, meaning that the features and characteristics of the terroir they are grown on comes across in the flavors and aromas in the bottle. It is this important feature which has allowed Riesling wines to be elevated into the category of 'fine' white wines, as the features of the top quality bottles are generally considered to be highly unique and offer much to interest wine enthusiasts.

France is widely known as being the home of many of the world's finest white wines, and within France, the name which rings out across the wine world and is always associated with excellence of quality and flavor is Bordeaux. The white wines of the magnificent Bordeaux region are typically blended, and rely on the winemaker's skill and expertise to achieve the fine balance between the primary grape varietals used. Most blended white Bordeaux wines are made up of Sauvignon Blanc, Sémillon and Muscadelle varietals, although there are actually nine grapes officially allowed by French wine law for the inclusion in Bordeaux white wines. The other six are Sauvignon Gris, Merlot Blanc, Ugni Blanc, Colombard, Ondenc and Mauzac, although the use of these other grapes has been in steady decline over the past century.

Year in, year out, France enjoys its prestigious reputation as the producer of the finest wines in the world. With a wine making history which spans several thousand years and owes its expertise to the Romans, it comes as little surprise that this most highly esteemed of the Old World wine countries continues to impress and enchant both novices and experts to this day. Despite the rise in quality of wines from neighboring European countries, not to mention the New World, the French wine industry continues to boom, with up to eight billion bottles being produced in recent years. However, France prides itself on always putting quality before quantity, and the wide range in fine produce is a testament to the dedication and knowledge of the wineries across the country. Indeed, from rich and complex reds to light and aromatic white wines, French wines are as varied and interesting as they are enjoyable to drink, making this country a firm favorite for wine lovers across the globe.