France

A crispy white wine from Pays Nantais! Think Muscadet's bohemian brother or the Pilsner of white wines. Lightly floral with a salty finish. Read more

Burgundian Chardonnay for $20? Do my ears deceive me? Light but fruity, soft but structured. Weeknight heaven. Read more

Lovely, flowery and briny wine, a true showcase of its terroir. Lemon, lime, white flowers and salty notes of the sea vie for your attention, with an intense mineral mouthfeel and striking acidity that balances everything on the palate. Read more

We call this wine Sancerre on a budget, because it's made just north of the famous region, and shares many of the same characteristics. You'll get zippy acidity, fresh lemon, and a hint of passion fruit on the palate. Great value! Read more

An incredibly lively expression of Vouvray Chenin Blanc from the inaugural wine of Clos Thierrière. Guillaume et Baptiste Frey are two brothers who quit their day jobs during the pandemic to become winemakers and we're so glad they did! Read more

Cheerful sustainably grown Chenin from the Loire Valley. Yuzu and green apple. It is a citrus custard and a bouquet of spring wild flowers freshly displayed on the table. An easy going crowd pleaser, perfect for picnics. Read more

Everything we've been tasting from Durrmann has been outstanding quality. The estate has been organic since '98. They've outdone themselves with this Grand Cru bottling. From a group of terraced parcels overlooking the church and the abbey of Andlau Read more

100 % Jacquère from the Apremont Cru that we are very into. Mathieu is originally from the Jura, but has been focusing on making his wine in Savoie since 2013. The wine is super fresh, mountain wine just how we like it. Read more

The iconic Dard et Ribo make an extraordinary Crozes-Hermitage Blanc from Marsanne and Roussanne. A champion of natural winemaking since the 80s, you want this with a proper feast. Read more

Located in Vouvray, Domaine Le Briseau is a project that was started by Christian Chaussard but now is lead by Nathalie Gaubicher, known as Nana. A yellow fruit forward Chenin that is full of flavor and personality (like the label suggests) ! Read more

Boutanche! A liter of Beaujolais Blanc (aka Chardonnay) from Olivier Minot, produced to be a cheerful and chuggable companion. Read more

Doesn't get more classic than Domaine Rolet in the Jura. The Arbois Blanc is an equal blend of Chardonnay and Savagnin, with the latter aged under flor. Nutty, salty, olive briney. Serve super cold and skip the Fino Sherry aperitivo. Read more

A savory, salty expression of Sauvignon Blanc that has us craving mushroom risotto or congee! From Pierre-Olivier Bonhomme, this Sauvignon Blanc sees anywhere from 4-8 months of lees contact. Serve super cold. Read more

Like walking through a meadow and an orchard at the same time. This varietal Chenin Blanc by Sebastien Bobinet has notes of white flowers, honeysuckle, and pears. Pair with hard cheeses or smoked fish. Read more

A beautiful biodynamic sweet chenin blanc from the Loire Valley Read more

Les Maisons Rouges works exclusively with Chenin Blanc when making white wines. This cuvee is a blend of 4 vineyards and is named after the soil it grows on. Notes of white flowers, golden apples, and a dash of white pepper. Read more

Crisp and austere and tall standing. Beautiful flinty, smoky aromas. Mineral house. Natural and organic Chablis, yes thank you. Read more

100% Muscat a Petit Grains. Tangerine, smoke, and and ginger spice linger in this gorgeous orange. 1 bottle max Read more

It's hard to find a producer so universally revered like Francois Cotat. Located in the prime lieu of Chavignol, "La Grand Cote" is indeed a grand plot. An incredible expression of Sancerre. Could drink now but patience will pay off. Read more

Les Cortis makes magical mountain water. "Naxide" is a blend of Chardonnay and Altesse that comes together to make a crisp yet complex white wine. Notes of baby's-breath, lemon, and snap peas. So so delicious with a cheese board. Read more

A stunningly classic expression of Chablis! The wine starts off a little shy upon opening, but after a breath or two she SHINES! Opens up to perfectly ripe green apple, fresh almond, with a large and in charge mineral backbone. Read more

Huet is an icon and has been setting the standard for elegant yet powerful Chenin's since the 1920s. Le Mont Sec is a little shy at first but ages beautifully whether in bottle or in a decanter. Pair with all the cheeses. Read more

A gorgeous white burgundy for an incredibly reasonable price. Brioche and honey pop with a subtle finish to create this beautiful example of the terroir. Read more