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At Vinatis, we offer wines at attractive prices, yes, but quality wines! Our experts work hard every day to unearth the finest gems, visiting estates, attending wine fairs, blind tastings and selecting the best value for money. Eclectic, attractive wine choices that take into account our customers' tastes, comments and ratings.

What are the different types of white wine?

There are different types of white wine. There are dry white wines, known as still wines, sweet white wines ranging from semi-dry sweet wines to sweeter luscious wines, fortified dry or sweet wines, and finally sparkling wines, also known as effervescent wines.

Sweet white wines: sweet and luscious wines

Sweet and luscious white wines have residual sugars that are more reminiscent of candied fruit, exotic fruit or honey. Sauternes, Tokaj, Jurançon and Coteaux du Layon are the most characteristic. They go wonderfully with foie gras, blue cheeses and yellow or white fruit desserts!

How can you tell if a wine is luscious or sweet?

Producers rarely indicate the residual sugar content of their white wine on the bottle label. However, more and more winemakers are choosing to include this information so that consumers can fully appreciate the qualities of their wines. This type of information is also useful for selecting the best food pairings.
Sweet white wines are differentiated by their sugar content. A white wine is described as sweet when it contains between 12 and 45g of sugar per litre. Luscious white wines, on the other hand, have a sugar content of 45g. In the absence of any indication, the sweetness level of a white wine can only be determined by tasting the wine.

Vendanges Tardives and Sélections de Grain Nobles: what are they?

Some Alsatian sweet white wines are labelled ‘Vendanges Tardives’ (late harvest) or ‘Sélections de Grain Nobles’ (noble grape selection). The fruit of exceptional harvest years, these wines are made from grapes harvested when over-ripe. In the case of Vendanges Tardives, the grapes are harvested exclusively by hand and must naturally have a minimum sugar content. In the case of Sélections de Grains Nobles, making this type of sweet wine involves successive selections of grapes affected by noble rot or Botrytis Cinerea. These techniques produce intense aromas and a high sugar concentration.

Fortified white wines

With their high alcohol content, fortified wines can be dry or sweet. Ideal as an aperitif,white port, Muscat de Beaumes de Venise and Muscat de Rivesaltes are the most common fortified wines.

How do you make white wine? With grapes and a good dose of know-how! There are two ways of making white wine. One is to use white grape varieties. The main ones are: Chardonnay, Pinot Grigio also known as Pinot Gris, Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Blanc, Sémillon, Muscat also known as Moscato, Gewürztraminer, Marsanne, Chenin Blanc, Aligoté, Viognier, Furmint and Melon de Bourgogne. White grapes mean white wine! First, the grapes are separated from their stalks (destemming). After crushing the grapes (treading), care is taken not to let the juice come into contact with the skin of the seeds. It is sent directly to the presses (pressing). It is then placed in vats or barrels for fermentation. After maturing for several months, it is bottled. The second method for making white wine is a little more delicate: red grape varieties are used, but again only the juice. It is always the pulp and not the skin that is used to make white wine. The grapes are simply pressed, whereas for red wines, the juice macerates with the must (skin + pips). Note that it is the skins and pips that give the wine its red colour and tannins.

Pouilly-Fumé, Chablis, Sancerre, Puligny Montrachet or Vouvray, all white wines have their own distinctive taste. While the type of soil, the climate and the winegrower's know-how influence the taste of the wine, the grape variety also plays an essential role in the aromatic and taste profile. Whether in France or elsewhere, some varieties are much more widespread than others:

• Chardonnay: this variety produces elegant wines with complex aromas of white fruit, flowers, citrus, toast and dried fruit. The star grape variety of Burgundy, Chardonnay also flourishes in other parts of the world: in the Sonoma and Russian River Valley regions of California, in the Mendoza region of Argentina and in the Casablanca Valley in Chile.
• Chenin Blanc: originally from the Loire Valley, Chenin produces lively, fruity wines with good ageing potential. When vinified dry, it brings notes of apples, hazelnuts and flowers. Grown from Anjou to Touraine, this variety is found in the Vouvray, Montlouis sur Loire, Bonnezeaux and Coteaux du Layon AOC areas. This grape variety is also grown abroad, notably in South Africa.
• Sauvignon Blanc: cultivated for several centuries in the Loire and Bordeaux wine-growing regions, this variety produces particularly aromatic dry wines. In the Loire Valley, Sauvignon Blanc dominates the Sancerre, Quincy, Reuilly, Menetou-salon and Pouilly-Fumé AOCs. In the Bordeaux region, this grape variety can be found just about everywhere, particularly in the Entre-Deux-Mers and Pessac Léognan AOCs. Sauvignon Blanc has also conquered the New World, notably New Zealand.
• Viognier: a white grape variety from the northern Rhône Valley, Viognier is used to make the white wines of the Condrieu and Château Grillet appellations. This variety generally produces aromas of apricot, peach, spices and honey. Viognier also has a pleasantly round palate. Vinified on its own in white Côtes du Rhône, this variety has spread beyond France's borders, as far afield as the United States.
• Gewürztraminer: one of Alsace's noble grape varieties, it is also grown in Germany and Austria. Producing golden-coloured wines, Gewürztraminer can be recognised by its exuberant, bewitching aromas of lychee, rose and spices.

Other unmissable grape varieties? Sémillon, the king of the Sauternes, Barsac and Monbazillac luscious wines; Riesling from Alsace, Mosel, Eden Valley and Claire Valley, appreciated for its elegance, aromatic freshness and liveliness; Petit Manseng and Gros Manseng, making Jurançon sweet wines so famous.

France, the wine country par excellence, produces an incredible diversity of quality dry white wines, sweet wines, luscious wines and even sparkling wines. From Alsace to the South West, via Burgundy, the Loire Valley, Savoy and Bordeaux, let yourself be tempted by a tour of France's white wines.

Riesling, Gewürztraminer... the white wines of Alsace

Famous for its picturesque villages and half-timbered houses, Alsace is also famous for its white wines. Thanks to its temperate and cool climate, this region offers ideal conditions for the optimal maturation of white grape varieties. In fact, around 80% of Alsatian wine production is dry white wine. Sylvaner, Riesling, Gewürztraminer, Pinot Gris, Chasselas and Muscat: the majority of Alsatian white wines are made from a single grape variety. Aromatic, floral and fruity, the white wines produced in the heart of the Alsatian vineyards often perfectly express the typical characteristics of their grape variety.

Chablis AOC, Puligny-Montrachet AOC, Meursault AOC... what are the fine white wines of Burgundy?

Captivating the senses of neophytes and discerning amateurs alike, the white wines of Burgundy are renowned throughout the world. The combination of a unique terroir, varied climates and exceptional know-how allows the winegrowers to produce excellent white wines, which are among the most sought-after in the world. Various Burgundy appellations produce dry white wines, inviting you to discover the thousand and one nuances of Chardonnay, the region's flagship white grape variety.
With its limestone soils and cool climate, the Chablis appellation is renowned for its elegant white wines with a distinctive minerality. The wines of this region are categorised into four levels: Petit Chablis, Chablis, Chablis Premier Cru and Chablis Grand Cru.
In the Côte de Beaune region, the Meursault AOC tantalises the taste buds with its rich and buttery white wines with notes of honey, fresh hazelnut and ripe fruit. The star of Burgundy, the Montrachet AOC offers particularly refined white wines, without any excess of full-bodiedness or power. The Puligny-Montrachet appellation, characterised by its white wines, sometimes robust and bouquet-rich, sometimes full-bodied and fleshy, is also not to be missed.
Other Burgundy appellations also deserve to be discovered, as they produce some real gems: the Saint-Véran AOC with its elegant, round and often mineral white wines, the Corton Charlemagne AOC, which will thrill your taste buds with its elegant, rich and racy white wine, and the Pouilly-Fuissé AOC with its round, full-bodied and powerful white wine.

What is the difference between Petit Chablis and Chablis?

Both the Petit Chablis AOC and the Chablis AOC produce white wines with pronounced acidity, made from Chardonnay. However, these appellations differ in certain respects. Petit Chablis produces a white wine with a sweeter, fruitier taste and a subtle touch of minerality. On the other hand, Chablis has more mineral aromas.

Sancerre, Quincy, Reuilly, Vouvray and Pouilly-Fumé, emblematic appellations of the Loire Valley

The diversity of the terroirs in the Loire Valley region is reflected in its rich production of white wines.
Elegant and distinguished, Sancerre seduces with its aromatic nuances, often expressing mineral notes, citrus aromas and lively acidity. Its neighbouring appellation, Pouilly-Fumé AOC, is famous for its Sauvignon blanc white wine with its remarkable fruitiness and acidity. Quincy AOC also uses Sauvignon blanc, producing wines characterised by their freshness and fine aromas. In Reuilly, the same grape variety is the source of dry and fruity white wines with exceptional fullness. In the Vouvray AOC, white wine comes in a wide variety of styles: dry, sweet wine and sparkling wine.
Prefer sweet white wine? Succumb to the aromatic richness of a Coteaux du Layon. This luscious wine comes from grape harvests that are very rich in sugar from concentrated grapes, whether or not they have been affected by noble rot. This golden nectar will delight your senses with its complex aromas (white flowers, white fruits, citrus fruits, exotic fruits, candied fruits, precious woods, etc.) and its perfect balance between acidic and sweet flavours. For special occasions, set your sights on Quarts de Chaume, a luscious wine that is both powerful and delicate!

Condrieu AOC, a fine white wine from the Rhône Valley

The Rhône Valley is a land of fine red wines, but also produces sublime white wines such as Condrieu AOC. The vineyards, which are exclusively planted with Viognier, are located in the northern part of the region. This grape variety produces delicate and smooth white wines characterised by their full-bodied and rounded taste, with a more or less intense colour, ranging from straw to golden with green reflections. When young, Condrieu releases fruity aromas such as apricot or peach, intertwined with floral notes of violet. With age, this white wine from the Rhône region releases notes of dried fruit. In addition to Condrieu, other white wines have made the Rhône Valley famous, including Ermitage, white Côtes du Rhône AOC and the sparkling wine Clairette de Die.

Jurançon and Monbazillac, famous luscious white wines from the South West

The South West region produces wines of character and has several appellations producing exceptional white wines. In the Pyrénées-Atlantiques, Jurançon is one of the region's jewels in the crown, with its sweet wines made from Petit Manseng and Gros Manseng. These golden nectars awaken the senses with their complex aromatic bouquet dominated by notes of spices (clove and nutmeg) combined with aromas of white flowers and candied fruit. The Jurançon AOC also produces exquisite white wines with aromas of flowers and exotic fruits.
To discover the South West with your taste buds, the luscious wine of Monbazillac is also a must. Distinguished by its exceptional sweetness and aromatic richness, this gustatory treasure owes its aromas and inimitable taste to noble rot.

Savoie Apremont, Savoie Les Abymes, Roussette de Savoie... dazzling wines from Savoy

An invitation to discover the Alpine terroirs, the white wines of Savoy are the result of a successful combination of unique grape varieties and exceptional winemaking expertise. Undeniably one of the best-known white wines from the Savoy vineyards, Savoie Apremont is a floral, mineral and slightly sparkling wine made from Jacquère grapes. Also one of the most prestigious wines from Savoy, Savoie Les Abymes has similar taste characteristics to its neighbour Apremont. In addition to its floral and fruity notes, this wine is recognisable by its flinty taste. The Roussette de Savoie appellation d'origine contrôlée, which honours the Altesse grape variety, is an excellent choice for lovers of fine, fresh and fruity white wines.

Sauternes, Entre-Deux-Mers, Pessac-Léognan... white wines from various Bordeaux regions

Renowned for its prestigious red Grands Crus, Bordeaux also invites you to dive into the vibrant and fresh world of white wines. Dry whites, sweet whites and sparkling wines, each white wine reveals the incredible diversity of the Bordeaux terroirs. Bordeaux white wines, whether lively and fruity, powerful and structured, sweet wines or luscious wines, promise a multitude of taste discoveries.
In the Graves region, the Pessac-Léognan AOC produces the region's finest white wines. With unrivalled richness and complexity, these wines offer a beautiful balance between a full-bodied and smooth side and great freshness.
To the south of the Graves region lies the area of the world's greatest luscious wines, represented by the Sauternes, Barsac, Loupiac and Cadillac appellations.

From Germany to Italy, and even in regions at the other end of the world, white wine is produced in various wine-growing countries. The diversity of grape varieties and climates offers a myriad of white wines with varied taste profiles.

Soave, Gavi, Etna, Alto Adige... still or sparkling wines, the charm of Italian white wines

It is impossible not to mention Italy when it comes to white wine! Alto Adige, Soave, Gavi, Etna and Friuli, the Boot offers a wide range of exceptional white wines that are sure to delight the palates of your guests.

Riesling from Germany

Further north, Germany charms white wine lovers with its Riesling. The country's flagship grape variety, this variety produces wines that are seductive in their aromatic elegance and freshness. Depending on the terroir, Riesling produces fresh, mineral and light wines as in the Mosel, or more full-bodied wines as in the Rheinhessen region.

New World white wines

Beyond Europe, many wine-producing countries in the New World are renowned for the quality of their white wines. In the United States, California has earned its spurs with its opulent and creamy Chardonnays. In South America, Argentina has built a solid worldwide reputation thanks to its white wines made from various grape varieties such as Chardonnay, Viognier and Sémillon. Argentina is also famous for its Torrontes white wines, the country's emblematic grape variety. On the other side of the world, the winemakers of New Zealand are enjoying great success thanks to the lively white wines with tropical fruit and fresh herb aromas of Sauvignon Blanc. The Chardonnay of Australia and the Colombard and Chenin Blanc of South Africa are also flavour discoveries not to be missed.

With the diversity of white wines, all wine lovers can find what they are looking for at aperitif time. Although it is essential to choose according to taste preferences, it is generally advisable to opt for a white wine with a refreshing and light profile: Sancerre, Chablis, Pouilly-Fuissé, Saint Péray, Côtes de Gascogne or even Jura white wine made from Savagnin. A wine that is too heady, rich and gourmet risks weighing down the taste buds before the meal.

Whether it is used in cooking or drunk to accompany the dish, dry white wine often accompanies your best recipes: fondue, raclette, tartiflette, white meats, salads, coq au vin, marinades, grilled fish, cod, salmon, seafood, oysters, scallops, mussels, crab, sushi, paella... Sometimes only one wine is chosen to be served for the whole meal, which is particularly the case in restaurants, and this tends to favour white wines with little tannin. After all, a light dish calls for a light wine. A highly flavoured dish requires an aromatic wine, often ideal with a white wine with a subtle bouquet. A sweet dish calls for a sweet wine. Sweet white wines go well with foie gras, desserts made with stone fruits, goat's cheese and blue-veined cheese (Stilton, Bleu d'Auvergne, Fourme d'Ambert, Roquefort, Saint-Augur, Gorgonzola, etc.). The experts seem to agree on one point: white wine is best for bringing out the flavour of cheese. Sparkling wines go well with shellfish and seafood. Starter, hot dish, grilled meats... Remember that white wine can accompany you from the aperitif to the dessert, when it is not used to make your dishes!

Which white wine goes best with charcuterie?

Are you in the habit of opening a bottle of red wine to accompany a platter of charcuterie? Why not be tempted by some surprising pairings with a white wine? As well as counterbalancing the rich flavours, these wines avoid exacerbating the salty and spiced flavours of the charcuterie. To charm your guests' taste buds, try pairing a supple and aromatic white wine from Burgundy with a Lyon Rosette sausage, black pudding or andouillettes. A Vouvray is perfect with cooked ham. To accompany spicy raw charcuterie such as coppa or chorizo, go for a mineral and lively white wine from Chablis.

Which white wine goes best with raclette?

For cheese aficionados, raclette is undoubtedly one of the winter's must-have dishes. However, for a perfectly successful taste experience, the choice of wine is essential. And to accompany this warm and comforting dish, white wine is a privileged partner. For a perfect match, however, opt for a dry white wine that is sufficiently round and full-bodied with moderate acidity and a nice freshness. The regional pairing with a Savoy wine works very well: a Roussette de Savoie or Chignin-Bergeron.
In Burgundy, white wines from the Pouilly-Fuissé, Saint Véran or Mâcon Villages AOCs are a perfect accompaniment to this gourmet dish. They are characterised by their beautiful texture on the palate and their present but moderate acidity.
In the Bordeaux region, you will love the combination of a full-bodied, generous, slightly woody white wine from Graves or Pessac-Léognan with raclette. Want to try a surprising flavour combination? Choose a white wine from the Languedoc or a warm, aromatic wine from the Rhône Valley such as a Crozes-Hermitage or a white Côtes du Rhône.

Which dry white wine should you drink with oysters?

A popular dish for the festive season, oysters go perfectly with white wine, provided it is chosen carefully. For a flawless pairing of raw oysters, a fruity and dry white wine is a safe bet. Choose a wine with fruity aromas and a nice acidity to enhance the salty notes of this shellfish. In this case, a Chablis, Muscadet Sèvre et Maine or a Sancerre is an excellent choice. Some white wines are also particularly recommended to accompany certain types of oysters: a Picpoul de Pinet with Bouzigues oysters or an Entre-Deux-Mers with Arcachon oysters. And to accompany warm oysters (in sauce, au gratin or poached), a full-bodied and more complex white wine such as a Pouilly-Fumé is in order.

Which white wine for dessert?

White wine goes wonderfully with the fruity or sweet flavours of desserts. To avoid overloading the taste buds with excess sugar, it is essential to choose the wine carefully. To accompany a fruit salad made with white and exotic fruits, choose a naturally sweet Muscat wine. The sweetness of this wine will add a delicate touch to your dessert. Citrus-based desserts are enhanced by sweet wines such as Riesling or Gewürztraminer. Planning to serve crème brulée or crème caramel at the end of the meal? Opt for a white wine with a good liveliness, such as Monbazillac.

When cooking, it is generally recommended to choose a young, light dry white wine so that the flavours are felt without completely overpowering your dish. A wine with an overly woody aromatic bouquet could actually overpower the taste of the food. Chardonnay, fruity and very light, is perfect for meat or fish dishes.Muscadet works very well in mussels marinières. Choose a fairly light dry white wine so that the flavours can be tasted!

There are several options available to you when preparing your Savoyard fondue. To stick to regional ingredients, opt for a young, dry white wine from Savoy with cuvées from Savoie AOC, Roussette de Savoie AOC or even Chignin-Bergeron AOC. For more pronounced fruity and floral aromas, try an Alsatian Gewürztraminer. If you want to add a little pep to your fondue, don't hesitate to add a glass of Crémant de Savoie. This will lighten the texture and taste of the fondue, as well as titillating your guests' taste buds!

Another much-loved dish, mussels! To cook mussels marinières, it is imperative to use a dry, mineral white wine with little fruit. You could choose a Sauvignon Blanc or go to the Loire with a Sancerre or a Touraine Blanc, or even to the Bordeaux region with an Entre-Deux-Mers. With their acidity, these wines will enhance the iodised taste of the mussels by balancing the sauce.

Do you often find it difficult to choose a bottle of wine? Here are a few criteria to consider when choosing your white wine:

• The type of white wine: dry, off-dry, semi-dry, sweet wine, luscious wine
• The aromatic profile: fruity, floral, mineral or woody
• The ageing potential of the wine: to drink immediately or to keep in the cellar
• The food and wine pairings: poultry or white meat in sauce, seafood and fish, cheese-based dishes, cheese or even dessert

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