Best of Bordeaux White Wine Appellations

In Southern France along the Garonne River lies the region of Bordeaux. There are in this region, 57 appellations of Bordeaux wine. Among the 57 there are approximately 23 that are white wine appellations. Picking the best of these appellations is no easy task as each is internationally recognized as the standard by which all other white wines are judged. Here is a list of the 23 Bordeaux White Wine Appellations.

Dry White Wines:

Dry white wines and seafood say yes to each other almost always. It really depends on the type of seafood and the accompanying seasonings that will determine which wine you'll ultimately choose.

-Bordeaux & Bordeaux Sec
-Entre-Deux-Mers
-Entre-Deux-Mers-Haut-Benauge
-Blaye
-Premières Côtes de Blaye
-Côtes de Bourg
-Bordeaux Côtes de Francs
-Graves
-Pessac-Léognan
-Graves de Vayres
-Crémant de Bordeaux

Sweet White Wines are dessert wines by nature, it is suggested that the wine be at least as sweet as or sweeter than the dessert served. Of course you can always choose champagne, the ultimate dessert accompaniment.

-Barsac
-Bordeaux Supérieur
-Bordeaux-Haut-Benauge
-Cadillac
-Cérons
-Côtes de Bordeaux-Saint-Macaire
-Graves Supérieures
-Loupiac
-Premières Côtes de Bordeaux
-Sainte-Croix-du-Mont
-Sainte-Foy-Bordeaux
-Sauternes

Here are eight appellations than stand out for their taste, value or name.

We turned to Starchef.com's editorial department and spoke with Jonathan Proville who gave us these quotes from star sommeliers.

Sauternes- Château d'Yquem Sauternes 1995 from Sauternes and Barsac, France -

"Bordeaux paired with sautéed foie!" So says, sommelier Eduardo Porto Carreiro of Grace Los Angeles, CA "It was glorious, one of the most amazing things. [I think the most visceral reaction I've had was that of Sauternes and foie]."

Sainte-Foy-Bordeaux -

An affordable sweet white Bordeaux can be found in the satellite regions of the right bank - according to the staff at Starchef.com. In particular for its value

Try the "Chateau Hostens-Picant;" a superb house from this region; rich and balanced, with a bit more heft than one would imagine. It's age-worthy as well.

Delicious and well priced Whites recommended by Loraine Alkire:

Champ des treilles passion- about $ 15.00 dollars for Value Priced Bordeaux white appellations.

Chateau Lamoth de Haut Blanc- about 12.00 dollars for value Priced Bordeaux white appellations.

Chateau Lamothe Bouscaut Pessac Léognan Blanc 2007- about 30.00 excellent with tarragon glazed pork tenderloin and truffles.

According to Forbes Magazine:

1787 Chateau d'Yquem ($56,588) undrinkable of course but made the Guinness Book of World Records.

The $8-$35 price range represents approximately 80% of all Bordeaux and offers the quality and value that appeal to American consumers.