Dry · Medium-bodied · High acidity · Elegant · Refreshing
Chateau Mouton RothschildBordeaux$$$$$$$$$Still White
White wine of Mouton Rothschild from 7 hectares of sandy-gravelly soils, reviving a historic Medoc tradition. Rich and complex; Sauvignon Blanc provides drive while Semillon adds texture; partial barrel fermentation contributes subtle vanilla without overwhelming fruit.
Dry · Full-bodied · High acidity · Elegant · Refreshing
Chateau Pape ClementBordeaux€€€€€€€€€Still White
A classified Graves white from one of Bordeaux's most historic estates. Sauvignon Blanc leads with fresh pink grapefruit and lime blossom; Semillon adds body and Sauvignon Gris a distinctive floral note. 100% new oak fermentation produces a rich, mineral, long-lived dry white.
Dry · Full-bodied · High acidity · Elegant · Refreshing
Chateau Smith Haut LafitteBordeaux€€€€€€€€€Still White
A consistently top-rated Pessac-Leognan white dominated by Sauvignon Blanc with distinctive Sauvignon Gris character. Honeyed grapefruit, crushed stone, and elderflower on the nose; vibrant citrus and mineral freshness on the palate. Frequently earns 95-98 points in recent vintages.
Dry · Medium-bodied · High acidity · Refreshing · Easygoing
Chateau de la RiviereBordeaux€€€€€€€Still White
An unusual Bordeaux Blanc built on Sauvignon Gris rather than Semillon, giving tropical and citrus character with a rich, textured palate. Only 5,600 bottles produced annually; fermented mostly in stainless steel to preserve freshness.
Dry · Medium-bodied · Low tannin · High acidity · Refreshing · Elegant
Domaine de l'HortusLanguedoc€€€€€€€Still White
An atypical Pic Saint-Loup white built around Sauvignon Blanc and Gris with Chardonnay and Petit Manseng. Saline, citrus-driven, with a subtle creamy mid-palate from lees stirring.
Dry · Full-bodied · Low tannin · Medium acidity · Elegant · Contemplative
Domaine de l'HortusLanguedoc€€€€€€€Still White
Hortus's barrel-fermented flagship white, a five-grape blend that builds layers of stone fruit and creamy oak over Pic Saint-Loup limestone minerality.