French White Wine

A very moreish style of sauvignon - not as green and herbaceous as some, with ripe, tropical fruit more to the fore here. Has the hallmark zippy citrus freshness.

Vermentino, known also as Rolle, is widely grown in southern France and Italy. Reminiscent of sauvignon, with its crisp freshness and bright citrus and green apple fruit.

Crisp, gently saline and textured with luscious stone fruit flavours and a hit of exotic spice. Plenty going on here, with quite a sophisticated flourish for this level.

A fine expression of viognier - more in the pristine, floral camp than the honeyed, opulent style.

Unoaked and fermented in steel tanks to preserve freshness, this is a deliciously fruit forward style. A rounded pallet of green apples and citrus notes are balanced by zippy acidity.

A classic Picpoul de Pinet. Fresh and zingy, with a perfumed, floral nose, and an expressive, ripe citrus palate.

For when you fancy the fruit, finesse and delicacy of Sancerre but not the budget, Bellevue offers spectacular value for money.

This lovely blend of marsanne, rousanne and viognier made by Nathalie Blanc-Mares is fresh, lively, with ripe tropical fruits, good minerality and hints of spice.

An exquisite expression of Pinot Blanc from the Riquewihr environs of Alsace; Four months on lees; aged in stainless steel for freshness and depth of flavour.

From France's deep south where the daily heat gives red wines a bigger, richer character than further north. This a wine with structure, suppleness and plenty of warm, ripe fruit.

Dopff's riesling is very classic, dry, and pristine with crisp, green apple and vibrant citrus. Perfect aperitif or with seafood.

Fine example of the glorious and fashionable viognier grape that nearly disappeared in the 60's and 70's from our favourite southern Rhône vineyard vineyard les Grands Bois.

A classic example of Alsace gewürztraminer - aromatic, spicy and off-dry. Perfumed on the nose, with lychee, stone fruit and subtle spice on the finish.

Beautiful, traditionally made white burgundy made by 5th generation members of the Gonon family at the foot of the great limestone escarpment Solutré that dominates Pouilly Fuissé.

This unoaked, dry white wine has a bouquet of citrus, exotic fruit and white flowers, demonstrating the potential of Chardonnay for finesse and complexity.

A lovely off-dry white wine which is well balanced with a refreshing acidity. A rich yellow in colour, with a nose of smoky notes and dried fruit.

Gorgeously rich, full-bodied on the palate with balanced length that is freshened with a final lick of brisk, elegant, invigorating acidity.

The utmost expression of Loire Sauvignon Blanc sophistication and sourced across 30 different limestone, marl and flint parcels for a Pouilly-Fume of remarkable aromatic complexity.

A gorgeous white Burgundy offering honeyed, tropical fruit that is beautifully balanced by the crisp dryness and minerality its limestone-based terroir provides.

"... I'm mad to ignore it. It's just so tasty soft, creamy and tropical with an underlying zestiness and energy and so well-priced..."

The 2023 Saint-Véran is a beautifully pure looking wine in the glass, with delicate floral aromas, a hint of peach, pear and honeysuckle.

Broad and expressive with ripe peach, pear and apricot aromas and notes of honeysuckle. Rich and rewarding on the palate.

Pouilly-Fuissé is the finest appellation of the Mâcon. A delicious wine from the excellent 2023 vintage - ripe and inviting flavours; intense citrus combined with more tropical fruits.