White wine
520 wines in cellarA white wine is chosen based on two axes: tension (acidity, which refreshes) and texture (richness, which fills the mouth). A simple, iodized dish calls for a crisp, saline white; a dish in sauce calls for a full-bodied white, sometimes aged in barrel.
Filter by profile, by grape variety, or by the dish you are serving. The FAQ answers our most frequently asked questions.
Simcic Marjan - Cru Selection Ribolla 2023
A Ribolla of terroir, precise and saline, which finely expresses the mineral freshness of the Brda hills.
Ott Estate - Ried Spiegel Feuersbrunn 2021
A terroir-driven Grüner Veltliner, precise and saline, which finely expresses the loess depth of the Ried Spiegel.
Viu Manent - Secret Sauvignon Blanc 2024
A precise and vibrant Chilean Sauvignon, where oceanic freshness meets an intense and pure aromatic profile.
Viu Manent - Noble Semillon 500ml 2020
A sweet Chilean Semillon combining aromatic richness, freshness and elegance on the palate.
Ten Minutes by Tractor - Estate Chardonnay 2021
A precise and saline maritime Australian Chardonnay, where freshness meets a beautiful woody complexity.
Michelini and Mufatto - MA Doña Blanca 2022
A white wine from Bierzo that is both saline and energetic, revealing the finesse of the Doña Blanca grape variety on schist soils.
Idée Fixe - Premier Brut Blanc de Blancs 2021
A precise and vibrant Australian blanc de blancs, which combines oceanic freshness and elegant effervescence.
Huber - Berg Erste Lage Grüner Veltliner
A terroir-driven Grüner Veltliner, precise and saline, which highlights the mineral elegance of the Kamptal.
Huber - Berg First Growth Riesling
A precise and saline Riesling from a limestone terroir, which combines tension, aromatic purity and great elegance.
Huber - Terrassen Grüner Veltliner 2025
A terraced Grüner Veltliner combining incisive freshness, aromatic precision and a mouthwatering finish.
House of Arras - Blanc de Blanc -
A precise and vibrant Tasmanian Blanc de Blanc, which combines oceanic freshness and the complexity of long aging on lees.
Dreissigacker - Westhofener Aulerde Riesling Auslese 2015
An Auslese Riesling from Westhofen combining liqueur intensity and crystalline freshness, emblematic of the Aulerde terroir.
Sine Qua Non - Distenta III White 2021
An exceptional white wine that unfolds an aromatic richness, combining intensity, silky texture and an elegance of rare precision
Valdrinal - Verdejo Santa Maria 2023
Verdejo vif et parfumé, poire, fleurs blanches et pointe d'herbes fraîches.
Gonzalo Guzman - Alba de Los Andes Albariño 2022
A finely crafted Albarino, with lemony, vegetal and mineral flavors.
El Porvenir - Amauta Torrontes 2024
A round and balanced wine, expressing the typicality of Tannat
Tabali - Talinay Caliza Chardonnay 2022
A Chardonnay with refreshing acidity and persistent minerality
Glenelly Estate - Glass Collection Unoaked Chardonnay 2022
A Chardonnay embodies the freshness and sunshine of the South African terroir
Atamisque - Viscount of Rochebouet Extra Brut
Une bulle argentine de méthode traditionnelle, brioche fraîche et fleurs blanches.
Donald Ziraldo - Vidal Icewine 2022
Mangue, abricot et miel, un vin de glace dont l'acidité empêche la douceur de peser.
Grace Wine - Cuvée Misawa Akeno 2021
Pete's Pure - Moscato
Bulles fines, pêche et abricot, une douceur légère qui reste vive en finale.
Francis Ford Coppola - Diamond Collection Sauvignon Blanc 2023
Citron vert et fruit de la passion, un sauvignon californien qui claque.
Which white wine for which taste?
The profile is more useful for purchase than the region: it describes what the wine does in the mouth, and therefore what it will pair with.
Bright white & mineral
Frank acidity, notes of citrus and flint, saline finish. Sauvignon, Riesling, Assyrtiko.
Huîtres et fruits de merFruity and round white
Ripe white fruits, roundness, mellow acidity. The consensual profile around a table.
Poissons et volaillesAromatic white
Expressive nose of flowers, lychee or spices. Gewürztraminer, Viognier, Muscat.
Cuisine épicée et fromagesFull-bodied & woody white
Oak aging: vanilla, hazelnut, creamy texture. Age-worthy Chardonnay.
Plats en sauceSweet and dessert wine
Residual sugars, aromatic richness. Loire Chenin, Jurançon, Sauternes.
Foie gras et dessertsOrganic & sulfite-free
Organic or biodynamic farming, no or minimal added sulfites.
In every profile
White grape varieties in the catalog
The grape variety provides the structure, the climate gives the style. This table cross-references the two.
| Grape variety | Profile | Dominant aromas | Standard agreement |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chardonnay | Round with ample | Citrus, butter, hazelnut | Creamed poultry, fish in sauce |
| Sauvignon Blanc | Lively | Boxwood, citrus, passion fruit | Goat cheese, seafood |
| Riesling | Lively | Lemon, green apple, petrol notes | Asian cuisine, fish |
| Chenin Blanc | Lively to mellow | Quince, honey, chamomile | Poultry, bloomy rind, foie gras |
| Assyrtiko | Lively and saline | Lemon, flint, iodine | Grilled fish, shellfish |
| Viognier | Sufficient | Apricot, white flower | Mild curry, roast chicken |
| Albariño | Lively | White peach, saline note | Seafood, raw fish |
| Gewurztraminer | Aromatic | Lychee, rose, sweet spices | Munster, spicy cuisine |
Which white wine for which dish?
The rule: the wine's acidity must match the fat or iodine in the dish. The richer the dish, the more body the white wine should have.
| The dish | The right profile | The grape varieties | Why it works |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oysters, shellfish | raw, briny seafood | Lively and saline | Muscadet, Assyrtiko, Albariño |
| Grilled Fish | lean meat, lemon | Lively | Sauvignon, Assyrtiko, Picpoul |
| Fish in sauce, risotto | fat, cream | Full-bodied, sometimes oaky | Chardonnay, Chenin, Viognier |
| Goat cheese | lactic acidity | Vibrant and botanical | Loire Sauvignon |
| Asian cuisine, spicy | sugar, chili, ginger | Aromatic, off-dry | Riesling, Gewürztraminer |
| Creamed poultry | white meat, sauce | Full-bodied and woody | Barrel-aged Chardonnay |
| Appetizer | olives, deli meats | Lively and light | Picpoul, dry Riesling, Albariño |
| Foie gras | bold, sweet-savory | Soft | Loire Chenin, Jurançon |
What we look for in a white wine
A "grand blanc" is not a powerful white wine, it's a tense white wine. Acidity is the backbone; without it, even a very aromatic wine falls flat by the second glass.
This tension is sought where it is natural: Assyrtiko on the volcanic ashes of Santorini, Mosel Riesling, Chenin from Anjou schists, Albariño facing the Atlantic. Fresh terroir wines, often under €20.
Three mistakes we see all the time
Serving too cold. At 4°C, a white wine has no aromas left. Aim for 8-10°C for a crisp white, 11-13°C for a full-bodied white: take it out of the fridge ten minutes beforehand.
Believing that white wines don't age. A Riesling, Chenin, or a terroir-driven Chardonnay can benefit from five to ten years in the bottle.
Confusing dry and acidic. A wine can be dry and round, or slightly sweet and very crisp. Sugar is not the enemy: imbalance is.
The Baroudeur team, Lyon
Everything we're asked about white wine
Which white wine should I choose when I don't know anything about it?
Start with the dish. A simple, iodized dish (oysters, grilled fish) calls for a crisp white wine: Sauvignon, Picpoul, Assyrtiko. A dish with sauce calls for a full-bodied white wine: Chardonnay, Chenin, Viognier. Between €12 and €18, the choice is already very wide.
What is the difference between a dry white and a sweet white?
The amount of sugar remaining in the wine after fermentation. A dry wine contains less than 4 g/l, an off-dry up to 12 g/l, a sweet wine up to 45 g/l, and a dessert wine beyond that. A sweet white wine is not necessarily heavy: the best ones retain a lively acidity that balances the sugar.
At what temperature should white wine be served?
Between 8 and 13°C depending on the style. A crisp, light white is served at 8-10°C, a full-bodied or oak-aged white at 11-13°C. Served too cold, a white wine loses its aromas; this is the most common mistake.
Which white wine with oysters?
A dry, lively, saline white, unoaked: Muscadet sur lie, Picpoul de Pinet, Santorini Assyrtiko, Albariño. Avoid oaked whites, whose vanilla clashes with the iodine.
Can a white wine age?
Yes, when it has acidity, body, or sugar. Riesling, Chenin, and terroir-driven Chardonnay, as well as dessert wines, improve over five to twenty years. White wines without significant acidity should be drunk within two years.
How long does an open bottle of white wine last?
Three to four days re-corked in the refrigerator. A sweet white wine keeps longer due to its sugar content. Re-cork with the original stopper or a vacuum pump, and remove the bottle from the fridge before serving.