From Jura to Marlborough, white wine is definitely the ‘in’ thing!
This vast array of delicious treats encapsulates everything from vibrant Sauvignon Blanc through delicate Chardonnays to richly layered Rieslings… The elements that make a wine list great are; The wine, internationally known and critically acclaimed, of optimal drinking age and referenced on internationally acclaimed lists. So with this in mind here are our picks for whites you simply can’t do without!
2010 Domaine Rolet Côtes du Jura Expression du Terroir – This unique blend of Chardonnay and Savagnin hailing from the east of France is a true testament to what can be achieved with the use of Flor. A nutty scent touched with apple, beeswax, and salt followed by concentrated rich apple touched with hazelnut. Gracing the list at The Ritz in London, this exceptional family-focused wine is a must!
2010 Domaine Jean-Michel Gaunoux Meursault 1er Cru Perrières – Featured on lists such as 11 Madison Park (Best Restaurant in the world according to San Pellegrino), this Burgundian Chardonnay is a knockout! This Premier Cru hits all the right notes – balancing acidity with fruit, this wine is drinking well now but definitely has a few more years up its sleeve, even proving worthy of 94pts from Stephen Tanzer.
2014 Folium Vineyard Reserve Sauvignon Blanc – 17/20 from Jancis Robinson is nothing to sniff at. This Marlborough gem is taking the world by storm. Appearing everywhere from Sidart to Dan Hong’s Mr Wong in Sydney. “Subtle and spicy with a marked clementine-pith character – in aroma, flavour, and texture – alongside herbal and stony notes. Refined and persistent…”
2012 Domaine Vincent Carême Le Clos – Pioneering a modern organic approach in the historic Loire Valley. “Lovely, pure, maturing Chenin nose. Great edge to this. Almonds and Gripfix glue on the nose. Masses” JR 17.5. This new vanguard from the Loire is changing the face of natural wine.
2002 Domaine René Muré Clos Saint Landelin Riesling – This vintage Grand Cru from Alsace highlights that Riesling has some serious cellar potential. Balancing acidity with fruit this wine is still young and vibrant but with more subtlety brought about by age. Featured in Print House’s massive list this wine really jumps off the page. “One of the great Rieslings of Alsace. It’s elegant and layered with huge, ripe peaches and apricots, along with toast and caramel.” 94 pts Wine Enthusiast.
2015 Demeter, Zoltán Tokaji Furmint – Tokaji or Tokay (As it’s more commonly known) is the Hungarian hot shot taking the world by storm. Normally thought of as an intense dessert drop in a post-Russian block world, the dry Furmint variant is taking off. Zoltan Demeter, whom the winery is named for, is “the guy” when it comes to Furmint. He balances crisp acidity with minerality and fruit presenting wine touched with citrus and grip…
