French White Wine Treasures - 6 Pack Value
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French White Wine Treasures - 6 Pack Value
French White Wine Treasures - 6 Pack Value
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French White Wine Treasures - 6 Pack Value

French White Wine Treasures - 6 Pack Value

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The "French White Wine Treasures - 6 Pack Value" offers a curated selection of exceptional white wines from France's finest regions. This six-pack includes a variety of whites, each showcasing the elegance and complexity that French winemaking is known for. From crisp and refreshing to rich and aromatic, this collection provides a delightful journey through France's top white wines. Perfect for wine enthusiasts and casual drinkers alike, it delivers quality and value in every bottle.

1 x Chateau Grand Jean Bordeaux Blanc 2020 ~ Bordeaux, France

Bronze - Decanter
Bronze - Roger Voss, Wine Enthusiast
Bronze - Decanter (2019 vintage)
Bronze - Roger Voss, Wine Enthusiast (2019 vintage)
Bronze - Roger Voss, Wine Enthusiast (2018 vintage)

2 Stars - Le Guide Hachette des Vins
Gold - Los Angeles International Wine Competition (2018 vintage)
Silver - Concours de Bordeaux Vins d'Aquitaine (2018 vintage)

Decanter "A fragrant and zesty nose of peach blossom and lemon zest. Clean and crisp on the palate with crunchy and lively citrus fruits at the core. Acidity is high here, immediately mouthwatering, then settles with creamy aspects coming in on the finish"

Roger Voss, Wine Enthusiast "A simple, floral wine this has perfumed fruit that balances with the crisp texture. Tangy green plum flavors shoot through the wine ending with a citrus aftertaste."

Le Guide Hachette des Vins "...this cuvée delivers notes of pear and white flowers on the nose. The wine introduces an ample, round and fruity palate (peach), balanced by a fine acidity until the finish. This white wine lacks nothing."

Decanter "A delicate nose followed by marked acidity on the palate. Lemon and lime juice give way to crunchy grapefruit pith around the edges giving weight." (2019 vintage)

Roger Voss, Wine Enthusiast "Ripe Sémillon stands out in the blend of this wine. Acidity and freshness combine with hints of yellow fruits and crisp acidity to give an attractive wine that is ready to drink." (2019 vintage)

Roger Voss, Wine Enthusiast "A crisp, lemon-flavored wine, this is light and lively. Its freshness is reinforced by ripe grapefruit and acidity that creates a bright aftertaste." (2018 vintage)

60% Sémillon, 40% Sauvignon Blanc

SC Dulon "Heir to 10 generations, Michel Dulon now operates 140 ha of vines, located mainly on the right bank of the Garonne and in Entre-deux-Mers, and spread over four crus: Ch. Grand Jean, the oldest property and the largest with its 100 ha, located in Soulignac; Ch. Julian, acquired in 1998 from Targon; Ch. du Vallier, in Langoiran (20 ha); Ch. Haut-Pezat, 8 ha in Saint-Émilion grand cru, acquired in 2013 in Vignonet."

The Dulon family have been winemakers from father to son for more than 250 years in the Entre Deux Mers area of Bordeaux. They own 3 Chateaux across the region with vineyard holdings of more than 130 hectares and make some of the best value red wines in all of Bordeaux.

Château Grand Jean Bordeaux Supérieur Red epitomizes the region’s classic balance of fruit flavors and soft tannins—but with a smoother, more modern feel and spice notes from the wine’s oak aging.

Bordeaux, in the southwest of France, needs little introduction as one of the world's most famous, prestigious, and prolific wine regions. Its three trump cards are diversity, quality, and quantity. The majority of Bordeaux wines (nearly 90 percent of production volume) are the dry, medium- and full-bodied red Bordeaux Blends that established its reputation.

The finest (and most expensive) of these come from the great classified 1855 châteaux of the Haut-Médoc and the Right Bank appellations Saint-Émilion and Pomerol.

Bordeaux blanc—also referred to as white Bordeaux. In general, a white Bordeaux is made with a blend of two or more grapes. These grapes, however, must come from the Bordeaux region of France. This region is known for distinct wines produced typically from grapes such as Sauvignon Blanc and Sémillon as the primary components. Blending these grapes together can create unique aromas and flavours in wines. . Bordeaux Blanc wines are known for their crisp acidity, vibrant fruit flavors, and sometimes subtle oak influence. They can range from dry to slightly sweet, offering a diversity of styles. Bordeaux Blanc is a versatile and refreshing choice that complements a wide range of dishes.

1 x Chateau Maucoil Côtes du Rhône Villages Blanc 2022 - Rhone, France

90/100 James Suckling (2021 vintage)
90/100 James Suckling (2020 vintage)
Bronze - Robert Parker (2020 vintage)
Bronze - Wine Spectator (2020 vintage)
Bronze - Wine Enthusiast (2020 vintage)
90/100 James Suckling (2019 vintage)

5 Stars - All about wine Ltd
4.5 Stars - Independent Spirits, Inc.
2 Stars - Le Guide Hachette des Vins

Organic

James Suckling "Plenty of mandarin-orange, ripe-nectarine and some white-flower character makes this juicy but supple dry white easy to enjoy. Excellent balance and at the long, silky finish. From organically grown grapes." (2021 vintage)

James Suckling "This has a fruity nose of nectarine, sliced apple, apricot and pineapple. It’s medium-bodied with a succulent, juicy and supple palate. Fresh finish. From organically grown grapes. " (2020 vintage)

Robert Parker "...is a plump, appealing white that combines tangerine and white peach notes. Medium-bodied, silky and harmonious, it's easy to drink—a satisfying wine that accompanies food rather than dominating it." (2020 vintage)

Wine Enthusiast "This moderately full-bodied white highlights flavors of freshly pressed apple and pear accented by hints of smoke and salt. Made from organically grown grapes, it's a pleasantly spicy, juicy sip that finishes on a squirt of tangerine." (2020 vintage)

James Suckling "A pleasant white with aromas and flavors of sliced dried pears and apples. Medium to full body. Attractive finish." (2019 vintage)

Wine Enthusiast "It's a delightfully creamy, full-bodied white marked by yellow apple and tangerine flavors along with a hint of toasted marshmallow on the finish. A hedonistic but fresh-fruited sip at peak now" (20219 vintage)

Curious Wines "Fetching golden-blonde hue with an exotic, curvaceous feel and fresh, powerful notes of honeyed grapes, apple, lime tree and apricot. Fleshy and succulent, with a dry finish." (2018 vintage)

James Suckling 'Cooked-apple and white-peach aromas follow through to a medium body, fresh acidity and a round finish. From organically grown grapes. A blend of 50 per cent grenache blanc and 50 per cent clairette.' (2018 vintage)

Wine Spectator 'Delicious white peach, lemon curd, star fruit and honeysuckle notes glide through atop racy acidity, ending with lingering freshness. A kiss of brioche at the end adds a flattering hint. Grenache blanc and clairette.' (2018 vintage)

The history of Château Maucoil began several centuries ago. Ancient documents state that its first occupants were Romans who set up a base for Caesar’s legions. Later, Joseph de La Pise, Lord of Maucoil and archivist of the House of Orange-Nassau, the Dutch royal family, inherited the estate and the castle which was built in 1624. From then on, winegrowing became an intrinsic part of the history of Château Maucoil.

The 45 hectares of vines in the Châteauneuf-du-Pape appellation have been organic agriculture since 2011. Château Maucoil uses ancient methods such as furrowing, forming mounds and ploughing to tend the vineyard.

Originally from Bordeaux, the Lavau family who now own Château Maucoil, have been involved with winemaking for generations, and have had vineyards ranging from Bordeaux to Tunisia. In 1964 they were seduced by the richness and quality of the Provencal soil and settled down to make wine in the Rhone Valley.

Châteauneuf-du-Pape is a historic village between the towns of Orange and Avignon, in France's southern Rhône Valley. It is famous for powerful, full-bodied red wines made predominantly from the classic southern Rhône grape trio: Grenache, Syrah and Mourvèdre. These three varieties are behind the vast majority of the appellation's red wines, although a total of eighteen are approved for use – a mix of red and white grape varieties.

Southern Rhone White Blend is a term used to describe the various combinations of white wine grapes used in the southern half of the Rhone Valley. The wines themselves are not confined to the Rhone production zone and have been interpreted and replicated with varying degrees of success in the United States, Australia, Spain, North Africa and South America.

The principal varieties involved in a white wine from the southern Rhone are any combination of Grenache Blanc, Marsanne, Roussanne, Viognier, Ugni Blanc, Clairette, Bourboulenc and Picpoul.

1 x Lacroix Martillac Blanc 2015 ~ Bordeaux, France

Second label of the famous Grand Cru Château Latour-Martillac

The winemaker "A wine with very nice length and great finesse. A bright gold colour, with lively and explosive notes of fresh citrus and exotic fruits on the nose. On the palate, the richness of the white grapes and the acid tension supply a superb sophistication. Pure and authentic mineral notes." (translated from French)

Vinous "Bordeaux enjoyed its strongest vintage in a number of years in 2015. The warm, dry summer yielded opulent wines built on intense fruit and voluptuous textures. At their best, the 2015s are spectacularly rich, racy wines loaded with personality."

This wine comes from the vineyards of the well-known Grand Cru Bordeaux property of Château Latour-Martillac, owned by the Kressman family. The wines of Château Latour-Martillac gained widespread attention in 1934, when the red vintage was selected by the Wine and Spirit Benevolent Society of London for the celebration of the coronation of His Majesty King George the VI, King of England in December 1936.

The 6 children of the original owner, Jean Kressmann own the domain and continue with the family tradition of wine-making, assisted by the leading wine consultants in Bordeaux. In the 1980’s, they increased the area planted in Sauvignon Blanc to compliment the Semillon, the historical grape variety of the property.

Pessac-Leognan is a prestigious appellation for wines produced in a particular area of the Bordeaux region of south-western France. A relatively new appellation, it was carved out of the Graves sub-region in 1987 – recognized in its own right on the merits of its high-quality red and white wines. This was a significant change, as many of the chateaux in what is now Pessac-Leognan were the best performers in the Graves Classification of 1959.

Pessac-Leognan’s white wines are made predominantly from Sauvignon Blanc (a required minimum of 25%) and Semillon grapes, and are often matured in oak for greater complexity. These white varieties thrive on the sandier soils of the appellation and produce more age-worthy wines than any other part of the world.

Elsewhere, blends of Sauvignon Blanc and Semillon are best consumed within two years of harvest; in contrast, the best white wines of Pessac-Leognan can develop in bottle for well over a decade.

1 x Lavau Envyfol Chardonnay 2022 - Languedoc-Roussillon, France

Bronze - James Suckling
Bronze - James Suckling (2021 vintage)

Silver - Citadellas du Vin (2013 vintage)

James Suckling "Baked apples, pie crust, apricots and hazelnuts on the nose. Some lemon curd. Medium body with a rounded finish. Clean and simple."

James Suckling "A fresh and citric, medium-bodied chardonnay with some nice, toasty notes and a touch of positive tannin supporting the rather bold finish." (2021 vintage)

Sommelier Reviews "Delicious light, fruity and pleasing white..."

The Winemaker "Fresh nose of peach, pear, a hint of citrus, elegant and unctuous body, a touch of almond, citrus."

Robert Simpson "Captivating nose melds fresh herbs and cut grass with fresh peach and hints of honey and spice. Supple, rich and fresh – showing the strength of the vintage – offering a lovely touch of sweetness and just enough acidity to its flavors of peach, lemon, flowers and stone." (2018 vintage)

100% Chardonnay

Originally from Bordeaux, the Lavau family has been involved with winemaking for generations, and have had vineyards ranging from Bordeaux to Tunisia. In 1964 they were seduced by the richness and quality of the Provencal soil, and settled down to make wine in the Rhone Valley.

Envyfol offers a range of wines that are well crafted and undervalued. Made with the best grapes from exceptional areas throughout France, Envyfol offers the traditional and refined quality of French wine.

The cellars of Envyfol are currently managed by brothers Benoit and Frederic Lavau, who work in partnership with 350 different grape growers throughout France to produce exceptional wines. Benoit is a frequent visitor to Singapore and Pop Up Wine events.

Languedoc-Roussillon is a hugely important and historic wine region that produces over a third of French wine each year. The output of Languedoc Roussillon exceeds that of the entire United States, and has hundreds of thousands of acres under vine, growing a wide range of both red and white grapes. Languedoc-Roussillon is one of the oldest and most important wine regions in the world, with a history that stretches back millennia to the ancient Greeks, who adored its warm and humid Mediterranean climate which is ideal for viticulture.

Chardonnay is one of the world’s most popular grapes, Chardonnay is made in a wide range of styles from lean, to rich, creamy white wines aged in oak. Bolder, richer, full-bodied and buttery Chardonnays are made using oak and are produced in California, Burgundy, and Australia. Unoaked chardonnays such as Chablis and those produced in Chile, New Zealand, and other parts of France are leaner and often crisp and minerally, with delicate flavors. By law, if a label says “Chablis,” it must be Chardonnay.

1 x Les Centenaires Costières Blanc La Bergerie de Nimes 2019 - Southern Rhône, France

Jeb Dunnuck 91/100 (2017 vintage)

Jeb Dunnuck “The 2017 Costieres De Nimes Blanc has a great bouquet of ripe orchard fruits, white flowers, fresh pineapple, appleblossom and hints of almonds. Its deep, rich, medium to full bodied, and beautifully textured on the palate, and has real class … seriously impressive southern Rhone white” (2017 vintage)

The Winemaker “A floral nose with pear notes. On the palate, a very nice balance between minerality and roundness with a fresh finish.” (2018 Vintage)

Clos des Centenaires was founded of Luc Baudet of Chateau Mas-Neuf fame, and Californian wine industry veteran, Jack Edwards who both share a passion for artisan wines and the terroir of France’s Southern Rhone.

The vineyard soils are cultivated amongst natural grassland using shallow tillage methods and special attention is paid to the revitalization of vines (using annually prepared biodynamic compost). Inputs are limited to organically approved natural products.

Marsanne 40%, Roussanne 30%, Vermetina 20%, Viogner 10%

Costieres de Nimes is the most southerly appellation of the Rhone wine region in southeastern France. The wines of the area are reputed to have been consumed by the Ancient Greeks and thus figure among the oldest known wines in the world. The Costieres de Nimes AOC covers an area between the towns of Nimes and Arles.

The Rhone Valley is one of France's key wine regions, and is divided neatly by a gap of about 25 miles (40km). Wines from the northern part of the valley tend to be Syrah-dominant (Hermitage and Cote Rotie being the most notable examples), while wines from the southern Rhone are more commonly blends, with Grenache playing a more dominant role. Chateauneuf-du-Pape is the most famous example of a southern Rhone blend, but similar blends are found in wines from Gigondas, Vacqueyras and the regional Cotes du Rhone title.

Roussanne is a white-wine grape named after its skin color (when ripe), a reddish-gold pigment that equates to the French word roux (meaning "russet", or reddish-brown). The variety is thought to have originated in the northern Rhone Valley, where the majority of modern-day plantings are found.

1 x Luc Baudet Cotes du Rhone Rive Droite White 2018 - Rhone, France

The Winemaker “Note of citrus, fresh almond and white flowers. The palate is fresh with a mineral finish.”

Grenache blanc 90%; Roussanne 10%

Luc Baudet, renowned winemaker and oenologue from Costières de Nîmes, lauched this new range of wines in 2016. After putting Château Mas Neuf on the wine map as one of the very best Costières de Nîmes, Luc Baudet decided to start a new challenge. When he sold Château Mas Neuf, he kept 7 hectares of the most promising terroir of the estate, and named it "Le Clos des Centenaires", it is at the heart of Luc's new adventure, who also collaborates with winemakers of other appellations to create a range of signature wines.

The Rhone Valley is one of France's key wine regions and is divided neatly by a gap of about 25 miles (40km). Wines from the northern part of the valley tend to be Syrah-dominant (Hermitage and Cote Rotie being the most notable examples), white wines from the southern Rhone are more commonly blends, with Grenache playing a more dominant role.

Southern Rhone White Blend is a blanket term used to describe the various combinations of white wine grapes used in the southern half of the Rhone Valley. The principal varieties involved in a white wine from the southern Rhone are any combination of Grenache Blanc, Marsanne, Roussanne, Viognier, Ugni Blanc, Clairette, Bourboulenc and Picpoul.

The "French White Wine Treasures - 6 Pack Value" offers a curated selection of exceptional white wines from France's finest regions. This six-pack includes a variety of whites, each showcasing the elegance and complexity that French winemaking is known for. From crisp and refreshing to rich and aromatic, this collection provides a delightful journey through France's top white wines. Perfect for wine enthusiasts and casual drinkers alike, it delivers quality and value in every bottle.

1 x Chateau Grand Jean Bordeaux Blanc 2020 ~ Bordeaux, France

Bronze - Decanter
Bronze - Roger Voss, Wine Enthusiast
Bronze - Decanter (2019 vintage)
Bronze - Roger Voss, Wine Enthusiast (2019 vintage)
Bronze - Roger Voss, Wine Enthusiast (2018 vintage)

2 Stars - Le Guide Hachette des Vins
Gold - Los Angeles International Wine Competition (2018 vintage)
Silver - Concours de Bordeaux Vins d'Aquitaine (2018 vintage)

Decanter "A fragrant and zesty nose of peach blossom and lemon zest. Clean and crisp on the palate with crunchy and lively citrus fruits at the core. Acidity is high here, immediately mouthwatering, then settles with creamy aspects coming in on the finish"

Roger Voss, Wine Enthusiast "A simple, floral wine this has perfumed fruit that balances with the crisp texture. Tangy green plum flavors shoot through the wine ending with a citrus aftertaste."

Le Guide Hachette des Vins "...this cuvée delivers notes of pear and white flowers on the nose. The wine introduces an ample, round and fruity palate (peach), balanced by a fine acidity until the finish. This white wine lacks nothing."

Decanter "A delicate nose followed by marked acidity on the palate. Lemon and lime juice give way to crunchy grapefruit pith around the edges giving weight." (2019 vintage)

Roger Voss, Wine Enthusiast "Ripe Sémillon stands out in the blend of this wine. Acidity and freshness combine with hints of yellow fruits and crisp acidity to give an attractive wine that is ready to drink." (2019 vintage)

Roger Voss, Wine Enthusiast "A crisp, lemon-flavored wine, this is light and lively. Its freshness is reinforced by ripe grapefruit and acidity that creates a bright aftertaste." (2018 vintage)

60% Sémillon, 40% Sauvignon Blanc

SC Dulon "Heir to 10 generations, Michel Dulon now operates 140 ha of vines, located mainly on the right bank of the Garonne and in Entre-deux-Mers, and spread over four crus: Ch. Grand Jean, the oldest property and the largest with its 100 ha, located in Soulignac; Ch. Julian, acquired in 1998 from Targon; Ch. du Vallier, in Langoiran (20 ha); Ch. Haut-Pezat, 8 ha in Saint-Émilion grand cru, acquired in 2013 in Vignonet."

The Dulon family have been winemakers from father to son for more than 250 years in the Entre Deux Mers area of Bordeaux. They own 3 Chateaux across the region with vineyard holdings of more than 130 hectares and make some of the best value red wines in all of Bordeaux.

Château Grand Jean Bordeaux Supérieur Red epitomizes the region’s classic balance of fruit flavors and soft tannins—but with a smoother, more modern feel and spice notes from the wine’s oak aging.

Bordeaux, in the southwest of France, needs little introduction as one of the world's most famous, prestigious, and prolific wine regions. Its three trump cards are diversity, quality, and quantity. The majority of Bordeaux wines (nearly 90 percent of production volume) are the dry, medium- and full-bodied red Bordeaux Blends that established its reputation.

The finest (and most expensive) of these come from the great classified 1855 châteaux of the Haut-Médoc and the Right Bank appellations Saint-Émilion and Pomerol.

Bordeaux blanc—also referred to as white Bordeaux. In general, a white Bordeaux is made with a blend of two or more grapes. These grapes, however, must come from the Bordeaux region of France. This region is known for distinct wines produced typically from grapes such as Sauvignon Blanc and Sémillon as the primary components. Blending these grapes together can create unique aromas and flavours in wines. . Bordeaux Blanc wines are known for their crisp acidity, vibrant fruit flavors, and sometimes subtle oak influence. They can range from dry to slightly sweet, offering a diversity of styles. Bordeaux Blanc is a versatile and refreshing choice that complements a wide range of dishes.

1 x Chateau Maucoil Côtes du Rhône Villages Blanc 2022 - Rhone, France

90/100 James Suckling (2021 vintage)
90/100 James Suckling (2020 vintage)
Bronze - Robert Parker (2020 vintage)
Bronze - Wine Spectator (2020 vintage)
Bronze - Wine Enthusiast (2020 vintage)
90/100 James Suckling (2019 vintage)

5 Stars - All about wine Ltd
4.5 Stars - Independent Spirits, Inc.
2 Stars - Le Guide Hachette des Vins

Organic

James Suckling "Plenty of mandarin-orange, ripe-nectarine and some white-flower character makes this juicy but supple dry white easy to enjoy. Excellent balance and at the long, silky finish. From organically grown grapes." (2021 vintage)

James Suckling "This has a fruity nose of nectarine, sliced apple, apricot and pineapple. It’s medium-bodied with a succulent, juicy and supple palate. Fresh finish. From organically grown grapes. " (2020 vintage)

Robert Parker "...is a plump, appealing white that combines tangerine and white peach notes. Medium-bodied, silky and harmonious, it's easy to drink—a satisfying wine that accompanies food rather than dominating it." (2020 vintage)

Wine Enthusiast "This moderately full-bodied white highlights flavors of freshly pressed apple and pear accented by hints of smoke and salt. Made from organically grown grapes, it's a pleasantly spicy, juicy sip that finishes on a squirt of tangerine." (2020 vintage)

James Suckling "A pleasant white with aromas and flavors of sliced dried pears and apples. Medium to full body. Attractive finish." (2019 vintage)

Wine Enthusiast "It's a delightfully creamy, full-bodied white marked by yellow apple and tangerine flavors along with a hint of toasted marshmallow on the finish. A hedonistic but fresh-fruited sip at peak now" (20219 vintage)

Curious Wines "Fetching golden-blonde hue with an exotic, curvaceous feel and fresh, powerful notes of honeyed grapes, apple, lime tree and apricot. Fleshy and succulent, with a dry finish." (2018 vintage)

James Suckling 'Cooked-apple and white-peach aromas follow through to a medium body, fresh acidity and a round finish. From organically grown grapes. A blend of 50 per cent grenache blanc and 50 per cent clairette.' (2018 vintage)

Wine Spectator 'Delicious white peach, lemon curd, star fruit and honeysuckle notes glide through atop racy acidity, ending with lingering freshness. A kiss of brioche at the end adds a flattering hint. Grenache blanc and clairette.' (2018 vintage)

The history of Château Maucoil began several centuries ago. Ancient documents state that its first occupants were Romans who set up a base for Caesar’s legions. Later, Joseph de La Pise, Lord of Maucoil and archivist of the House of Orange-Nassau, the Dutch royal family, inherited the estate and the castle which was built in 1624. From then on, winegrowing became an intrinsic part of the history of Château Maucoil.

The 45 hectares of vines in the Châteauneuf-du-Pape appellation have been organic agriculture since 2011. Château Maucoil uses ancient methods such as furrowing, forming mounds and ploughing to tend the vineyard.

Originally from Bordeaux, the Lavau family who now own Château Maucoil, have been involved with winemaking for generations, and have had vineyards ranging from Bordeaux to Tunisia. In 1964 they were seduced by the richness and quality of the Provencal soil and settled down to make wine in the Rhone Valley.

Châteauneuf-du-Pape is a historic village between the towns of Orange and Avignon, in France's southern Rhône Valley. It is famous for powerful, full-bodied red wines made predominantly from the classic southern Rhône grape trio: Grenache, Syrah and Mourvèdre. These three varieties are behind the vast majority of the appellation's red wines, although a total of eighteen are approved for use – a mix of red and white grape varieties.

Southern Rhone White Blend is a term used to describe the various combinations of white wine grapes used in the southern half of the Rhone Valley. The wines themselves are not confined to the Rhone production zone and have been interpreted and replicated with varying degrees of success in the United States, Australia, Spain, North Africa and South America.

The principal varieties involved in a white wine from the southern Rhone are any combination of Grenache Blanc, Marsanne, Roussanne, Viognier, Ugni Blanc, Clairette, Bourboulenc and Picpoul.

1 x Lacroix Martillac Blanc 2015 ~ Bordeaux, France

Second label of the famous Grand Cru Château Latour-Martillac

The winemaker "A wine with very nice length and great finesse. A bright gold colour, with lively and explosive notes of fresh citrus and exotic fruits on the nose. On the palate, the richness of the white grapes and the acid tension supply a superb sophistication. Pure and authentic mineral notes." (translated from French)

Vinous "Bordeaux enjoyed its strongest vintage in a number of years in 2015. The warm, dry summer yielded opulent wines built on intense fruit and voluptuous textures. At their best, the 2015s are spectacularly rich, racy wines loaded with personality."

This wine comes from the vineyards of the well-known Grand Cru Bordeaux property of Château Latour-Martillac, owned by the Kressman family. The wines of Château Latour-Martillac gained widespread attention in 1934, when the red vintage was selected by the Wine and Spirit Benevolent Society of London for the celebration of the coronation of His Majesty King George the VI, King of England in December 1936.

The 6 children of the original owner, Jean Kressmann own the domain and continue with the family tradition of wine-making, assisted by the leading wine consultants in Bordeaux. In the 1980’s, they increased the area planted in Sauvignon Blanc to compliment the Semillon, the historical grape variety of the property.

Pessac-Leognan is a prestigious appellation for wines produced in a particular area of the Bordeaux region of south-western France. A relatively new appellation, it was carved out of the Graves sub-region in 1987 – recognized in its own right on the merits of its high-quality red and white wines. This was a significant change, as many of the chateaux in what is now Pessac-Leognan were the best performers in the Graves Classification of 1959.

Pessac-Leognan’s white wines are made predominantly from Sauvignon Blanc (a required minimum of 25%) and Semillon grapes, and are often matured in oak for greater complexity. These white varieties thrive on the sandier soils of the appellation and produce more age-worthy wines than any other part of the world.

Elsewhere, blends of Sauvignon Blanc and Semillon are best consumed within two years of harvest; in contrast, the best white wines of Pessac-Leognan can develop in bottle for well over a decade.

1 x Lavau Envyfol Chardonnay 2022 - Languedoc-Roussillon, France

Bronze - James Suckling
Bronze - James Suckling (2021 vintage)

Silver - Citadellas du Vin (2013 vintage)

James Suckling "Baked apples, pie crust, apricots and hazelnuts on the nose. Some lemon curd. Medium body with a rounded finish. Clean and simple."

James Suckling "A fresh and citric, medium-bodied chardonnay with some nice, toasty notes and a touch of positive tannin supporting the rather bold finish." (2021 vintage)

Sommelier Reviews "Delicious light, fruity and pleasing white..."

The Winemaker "Fresh nose of peach, pear, a hint of citrus, elegant and unctuous body, a touch of almond, citrus."

Robert Simpson "Captivating nose melds fresh herbs and cut grass with fresh peach and hints of honey and spice. Supple, rich and fresh – showing the strength of the vintage – offering a lovely touch of sweetness and just enough acidity to its flavors of peach, lemon, flowers and stone." (2018 vintage)

100% Chardonnay

Originally from Bordeaux, the Lavau family has been involved with winemaking for generations, and have had vineyards ranging from Bordeaux to Tunisia. In 1964 they were seduced by the richness and quality of the Provencal soil, and settled down to make wine in the Rhone Valley.

Envyfol offers a range of wines that are well crafted and undervalued. Made with the best grapes from exceptional areas throughout France, Envyfol offers the traditional and refined quality of French wine.

The cellars of Envyfol are currently managed by brothers Benoit and Frederic Lavau, who work in partnership with 350 different grape growers throughout France to produce exceptional wines. Benoit is a frequent visitor to Singapore and Pop Up Wine events.

Languedoc-Roussillon is a hugely important and historic wine region that produces over a third of French wine each year. The output of Languedoc Roussillon exceeds that of the entire United States, and has hundreds of thousands of acres under vine, growing a wide range of both red and white grapes. Languedoc-Roussillon is one of the oldest and most important wine regions in the world, with a history that stretches back millennia to the ancient Greeks, who adored its warm and humid Mediterranean climate which is ideal for viticulture.

Chardonnay is one of the world’s most popular grapes, Chardonnay is made in a wide range of styles from lean, to rich, creamy white wines aged in oak. Bolder, richer, full-bodied and buttery Chardonnays are made using oak and are produced in California, Burgundy, and Australia. Unoaked chardonnays such as Chablis and those produced in Chile, New Zealand, and other parts of France are leaner and often crisp and minerally, with delicate flavors. By law, if a label says “Chablis,” it must be Chardonnay.

1 x Les Centenaires Costières Blanc La Bergerie de Nimes 2019 - Southern Rhône, France

Jeb Dunnuck 91/100 (2017 vintage)

Jeb Dunnuck “The 2017 Costieres De Nimes Blanc has a great bouquet of ripe orchard fruits, white flowers, fresh pineapple, appleblossom and hints of almonds. Its deep, rich, medium to full bodied, and beautifully textured on the palate, and has real class … seriously impressive southern Rhone white” (2017 vintage)

The Winemaker “A floral nose with pear notes. On the palate, a very nice balance between minerality and roundness with a fresh finish.” (2018 Vintage)

Clos des Centenaires was founded of Luc Baudet of Chateau Mas-Neuf fame, and Californian wine industry veteran, Jack Edwards who both share a passion for artisan wines and the terroir of France’s Southern Rhone.

The vineyard soils are cultivated amongst natural grassland using shallow tillage methods and special attention is paid to the revitalization of vines (using annually prepared biodynamic compost). Inputs are limited to organically approved natural products.

Marsanne 40%, Roussanne 30%, Vermetina 20%, Viogner 10%

Costieres de Nimes is the most southerly appellation of the Rhone wine region in southeastern France. The wines of the area are reputed to have been consumed by the Ancient Greeks and thus figure among the oldest known wines in the world. The Costieres de Nimes AOC covers an area between the towns of Nimes and Arles.

The Rhone Valley is one of France's key wine regions, and is divided neatly by a gap of about 25 miles (40km). Wines from the northern part of the valley tend to be Syrah-dominant (Hermitage and Cote Rotie being the most notable examples), while wines from the southern Rhone are more commonly blends, with Grenache playing a more dominant role. Chateauneuf-du-Pape is the most famous example of a southern Rhone blend, but similar blends are found in wines from Gigondas, Vacqueyras and the regional Cotes du Rhone title.

Roussanne is a white-wine grape named after its skin color (when ripe), a reddish-gold pigment that equates to the French word roux (meaning "russet", or reddish-brown). The variety is thought to have originated in the northern Rhone Valley, where the majority of modern-day plantings are found.

1 x Luc Baudet Cotes du Rhone Rive Droite White 2018 - Rhone, France

The Winemaker “Note of citrus, fresh almond and white flowers. The palate is fresh with a mineral finish.”

Grenache blanc 90%; Roussanne 10%

Luc Baudet, renowned winemaker and oenologue from Costières de Nîmes, lauched this new range of wines in 2016. After putting Château Mas Neuf on the wine map as one of the very best Costières de Nîmes, Luc Baudet decided to start a new challenge. When he sold Château Mas Neuf, he kept 7 hectares of the most promising terroir of the estate, and named it "Le Clos des Centenaires", it is at the heart of Luc's new adventure, who also collaborates with winemakers of other appellations to create a range of signature wines.

The Rhone Valley is one of France's key wine regions and is divided neatly by a gap of about 25 miles (40km). Wines from the northern part of the valley tend to be Syrah-dominant (Hermitage and Cote Rotie being the most notable examples), white wines from the southern Rhone are more commonly blends, with Grenache playing a more dominant role.

Southern Rhone White Blend is a blanket term used to describe the various combinations of white wine grapes used in the southern half of the Rhone Valley. The principal varieties involved in a white wine from the southern Rhone are any combination of Grenache Blanc, Marsanne, Roussanne, Viognier, Ugni Blanc, Clairette, Bourboulenc and Picpoul.