Terry Pomerantz presents his top 10 for best white wines. Most white wines that Terry has selected are available at the SAQ.
10th position: Clos Henri Otira Glacial Stones Malborough 2021
This Sauvignon blanc (100 %) from New-Zealand stands out for its freshness, mineral undertones and exotic fruit flavours that allows it to compete with a Sancerre.
9th position: Two Sisters Stone Eagle 2019
This Canadian white wine, a Chardonnay 2019 from the Niagara region, boasts complex ripe fruit and herb flavours with apple and pear undertones, and stony minerality.
8th position: the Kastelberg Grand Cru 2017
Experts qualify this very good dry white wine from Alsace as being “majestic, with an incredible crystalline taste”. The Kastelberg Grand Cru is an organic wine made from 100 % Riesling.
7 th position: Domaine du Cellier aux Moines Montagny Premier Cru Les Chamelottes Vieilles Vignes 2020
A very good Bourgogne blanc from the Côte Chalonnaise made from 100 % Chardonnay.
“This is a very good white wine to offer as a gift”. (Terry Pomerantz)
6th position: Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars Chardonnay Hands of Time North Coast 2020
Among the best white wines, this Chardonnay from Napa Valley, in the north-west portion of California, is smooth and balanced with soft woody undertones.
5th place: Francis Ford Coppola Diamond Chardonnay 2013
In fifth place for best white wines, Terry suggests the Francis Ford Coppola Diamond Chardonnay 2013.
Terry Pomerantz often accompanies his charcuteries and pâtés with this round, almost sweet Chardonnay. This is a white wine that is best enjoyed casually as an sans aperitif on a late summer afternoon.
4th place: Château Meursault Premier Cru
The Meursault Premier Cru is a blend of ¾ “Les Charmes” Premier Cru and ¼ “Les Perrières” Premier Cru. Combining the richness of Les Charmes and the minerality of Les Perrières, these Chardonnays yield harmonious notes of yellow fruit and flowers.
3rd place: 2014 Chablis Raveneau Blanchot
Built for aging, the 2014 Chablis Grand Cru Blanchot has captivatingly intense sea air notes. Lively, playful, sophisticated, you can keep it for several years in your cellar.
2nd place: 2016 Puligny-Montrachet Louis Latour
In second place in this selection of Terry Pomerantz’s best white wines is the 2016 Puligny-Montrachet Louis Latour.
With its dazzling golden colour, the 2016 Puligny-Montrachet stands out with its vanilla and fresh almond notes. Full and round on the palate with peach aromas and a slightly mineral finish, this white wine is a wonderful pairing with veal.
Tied in 1st place
So, which is the best white wine?
Terry Pomerantz can hardly decide which of the Guigal or the Vieux Télégraphe is the best white Châteauneuf-du-Pape, so he chooses to grant first place to both of these great white wines from the Rhône Valley.
2017 Châteauneuf-du-Pape Guigal
This Rhône Valley nectar is a brilliant blend of white Grenache, Bourboulenc, Picpoul and Picardan. The Guigal has a royal elegance, divinely refreshing.
2018 Châteauneuf-du-Pape “La Crau” Domaine du Vieux Télégraphe
The Châteauneuf-du-Pape “La Crau” Vieux Télégraphe has a sparkling sunny colour and reveals notes of spring flowers and citrus fruits. It will keep very well for 3 to 5 years. It is an absolutely exquisite white wine.
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