These days easily one of the very best contemporary white wines of France, this is produced from 90% Grenache Gris and 10% Grenache Blanc. Stylistically these channel Ganevat if you can believe that, they have similar cut and verve - piercingly fresh and floral with faint hints at nashi pear and stone, the fact that the grapes were grown at altitude keeps this wine tight, fine and mineral. In fact you could be forgiven for thinking that this had a good slug of the finest Chablis in it such is it's moreish flavour and mineral nature. This is superb.

Domaine Philippe Girard is located on a lovely property in the middle of Savigny-Les-Beaune, a beautiful village not far from Beaune. The village centre, with its 12th century church and 17th century chateau, retains a historic atmosphere. At Domaine Philippe Girard, the succession is assured as Philippe's son, Arnaud, is now working on the estate. The Saint Aubin 'Champ Tiran' appellation is situated on the south end of the Côte de Beaune and is mostly renowned for its white wines. This small parcel of 0.33 hectares is located within the heart of the village. Visually, the wine has a light golden hue, with aromas of almond meal, acacia honey, and floral notes of orange blossom and rose. There is excellent balance between lean, stony characters as well as a gentle richness on the palate. A complex wine with lovely, notes of quality oak.

WEINGUT ROBERT WEIL Kiedrich Grafenberg Grosses Gewachs Riesling Trocken

PIERRE-YVES COLIN-MOREY, Bourgogne Hautes Cotes de Beaune blanc

Wine by Farr G.C Chardonnay, Geelong The GC Chardonnay is named for Gary Charles Farr who began gold mining in Bannockburn in the 1970s. a complete Chardonnay. The fruit is hand-picked then pressed whole-bunch. The resulting juice and solids are chilled prior to being put on 35% new French oak. Over the following two months, natural fermentation will occur with a little less stirring to promotes the malolactic fermentation. After racking, fining and a little filtering, the wine is bottled nearly a year later. Those at the Farr winery call it a complete Chardonnay.