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There is not only red wine in Bordeaux. For more than a millennium, Bordeaux has known how to make whites. In fact, until the mid-1970s, the production of Bordeaux whites was higher than that of reds. Because dry or sweet, Bordeaux white wines require a rigorous know-how, which is transmitted from generation to generation in the vineyard.
Most Bordeaux white wines are made from blends of Sauvignon, Semillon and sometimes a hint of Muscadelle. Very aromatic, round and lively, sauvignon is the star grape variety of these blends. The fresh, chalky or clayey soils of the region are ideal for it. It also appreciates the temperate climate, mild winters and luminous summers which do not risk altering its aromatic potential.
As for Semillon, it is used in dry white wines as well as in sweet wines. By its qualities, this variety is complementary to Sauvignon, to which it brings a certain roundness and floral touches during blending.
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Bordeaux
chateau rieussec r de rieussec 2016
a white wine from bordeaux, france. made from sauvignon blanc. the 2016 r de rieussec...
france
sauvignon ,semillon
chateau d'yquem 1894
"considered the greatest white wine in the world, château d'yquem wine comes from a...
france
semillon, sauvignon blanc
chateau raymond lafon 2006 37.5 cl
"this beautiful property, bought by the meslier family in 1972, is home to an...
france
semillon, sauvignon blanc
chateau de fieuzal blanc 2007
château de fieuzal blanc 2007 is a white wine produced by the château de fieuzal...
france
semillon,sauvignon blanc
chateau de fieuzal blanc 2005
a white wine from graves, bordeaux, france. made from sauvignon blanc. the 2005 fieuzal...
france
semillon, sauvignon blanc
chateau de fieuzal blanc 1999
the good reputation of château de fieuzal makes it one of the jewels of the...
france
semillon,sauvignon blanc
chateau larrivet haut brion blanc 1997
"located 15 kilometres from bordeaux, in the southern part of the appellation, the...
france
sauvignon blanc, semillon
chateau lariveau la fleur de lariveau 2018
"château moulin, though not a physical château, bottles wine from both canon-fronsac...
france
chardonnay
chateau d'yquem 1984
this is a surprisingly good wine made under very trying conditions. yquem began to...
france
semillon,sauvignon blanc
chateau larrivet haut brion blanc 2016
"located 15 kilometres from bordeaux, in the southern part of the appellation, the...
france
sauvignon blanc,semillon
chateau de fargues 1952
the château de fargues produces one of the great wines of sauternes, renowned for its...
france
semillon, sauvignon blanc
chateau des coulinats 1971 (ts)
the château des coulinats is located in gabarnac, in the sainte-croix-du-mont...
france
semillon
chateau des coulinats creme de tete 1964 37,5cl (ts)
the château des coulinats is located in gabarnac, in the sainte-croix-du-mont...
france
semillon
chateau des coulinats cuvée reserve 1990
the château des coulinats is located in gabarnac, in the sainte-croix-du-mont...
france
semillon
chateau des coulinats cuvée reserve 2003
the château des coulinats is located in gabarnac, in the sainte-croix-du-mont...
france
semillon
chateau des coulinats cuvée reserve 2009
the château des coulinats is located in gabarnac, in the sainte-croix-du-mont...
france
semillon
commanderie cuvée reserve 1993
the brun family has been at the head of château des coulinats for 6 generations. the...
france
semillon
vieux domaine de berbec 1985 37.5 cl
vieux domaine de berbec 1985 is a red bordeaux wine produced in the saint-emilion wine...
france
semillon
vieux domaine de berbec 1955
the brun family has been at the head of château des coulinats for 6 generations. the...
france
semillon
chateau des coulinats creme de tete 1964 37,5cl (ms)
the château des coulinats is located in gabarnac, in the sainte-croix-du-mont...
france
semillon
la clarté haut brion 2021
the mild winter favoured the early budding of the vines on 1st march. although the...
france
semillon, sauvignon blanc
chateau haut bergeron l'illot 2019
"a sure value of the sauternes region and the emblem of the house. since 1820, this...
france
semillon, sauvignon blanc
chateau clos haut peyraguey 2015
the vineyard of clos haut-peyraguey, perched at the highest point of the plateau in the...
france
semillon, sauvignon blanc
chateau caillou 1995
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france
semillon, sauvignon blanc
chateau caillou 1990
château caillou is an 18-hectare vineyard located in the haut-barsac region on a...
france
semillon, sauvignon blanc
chateau caillou 1986
"château caillou is straw-coloured with a golden sheen and develops concentrated aromas...
france
semillon, sauvignon blanc
chateau d'yquem 1994
"considered the greatest white wine in the world, château d'yquem wine comes from a...
france
semillon, sauvignon blanc
chateau cheval blanc le petit cheval blanc 2020
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france
sauvignon blanc,semillon
chateau d'yquem 1985
"considered the greatest white wine in the world, château d'yquem wine comes from a...
france
semillon, sauvignon blanc
la clarté haut brion 2019
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france
sauvignon blanc
chateau cos d'estournel pagodes de cos blanc 2020
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france
semillon , sauvignon blanc
domaine de chevalier blanc 2015
the domaine de chevalier 2015 blanc is composed of 75% sauvignon blanc and 25%...
france
sauvignon, semillon
chateau la tour blanche 1998
the 1998 la tour blanche is medium gold in color with quite an earthy, savory nose...
france
semillon, sauvignon
chateau la tour blanche 1986
when i tasted this wine from cask i thought it would be better. but it has turned out...
france
semillon, sauvignon
chateau d'yquem 2009
pale to medium gold colored, the 2009 d'yquem bursts from the glass with gregarious...
france
semillon, sauvignon
chateau olivier blanc 2001
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france
sauvignon
chateau piada 1990
chateau piada 1990 it generally gives a very elegant and fine wine, with pure aromas of...
france
semillon, sauvignon
chateau guiraud 1997
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france
semillon
chateau d'yquem 1981
the 1981 is certainly an outstanding yquem, but it will not be considered one of this...
france
semillon,sauvignon blanc
chateau doisy daene 1985
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france
semillon
chateau d'yquem 1999
medium gold in color, the 1999 d'yquem has shed its puppy fat and transformed into...
france
semillon,sauvignon
la clarté haut brion 2022
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france
semillon, sauvignon blanc
chateau d'arche 1989
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france
semillion, sauvignon