Provence whites: Panel tasting results

Henning Hoesch, who bought this 65ha estate in 1972 and built the house and cellar, was a pioneer in organic viticulture, and today the estate...

Having rented out Château Miraval to Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie in 2008, its owner Tom Bove bought Bomont de Cormeil, a small estate at...

Purchased by Bruno Paillard (of the Champagne house) in 1995, this certified-organic estate is located near the village of St-Antonin-du-Var, some 30km from the coast....

This central Provence estate was remodelled in 1989 by Tom Bove (owner of Château Miraval, 1992-2011), creating a 60ha terraced amphitheatre of vines around the...

Palette, a 40ha enclave within Coteaux d’Aix, was originally created by Jean Rougier of Château Simone. Almost 200 years on, the family still runs the...

A family-run estate for more than 120 years, located in the amphitheatre of vines perched on the limestone cliffs overlooking the Mediterranean. Today the fourth...

When Laurence Lilamand Bateman inherited the property at St-Rémy de Provence in 2016, she and her husband Benoît Bateman added a vineyard to the existing...

Bought in 2006 by Jacqueline Guichot Bertin, a former pharmacist in Paris, Saint-Ser has the highest, coolest vineyards in the appellation, at around 420m, and...

Having trained as a lawyer in Paris, in 1988, Dominique Hauvette acquired 2ha of vines on the north-facing slopes of Les Alpilles in St-Rémy-de Provence,...

In 1970, Raymond (Ray) Constant moved from grape-growing to winemaking and built a cellar. Joined by his wife Jeanne (Jane; hence the domaine’s name) and...

Brothers Paul and Pierre Bunan relocated to Provence in 1961, buying the quintessential Provençal vineyard Moulin des Costes, followed by neighbouring Mas and Château de...

This coastal vineyard near La Londe-les-Maures has long been highly regarded for its white wines, with Semillon taking a starring role and the schist soils...

Lively quince, baked pear, spice and orange blossom. Focused and fresh. Richly textured, with creamy white fruit, toasty oak and a leesy depth. Smoky hints...

Ripe apple, fennel and apple blossom with a hint of spiced ginger nut biscuit. Vibrantly fresh, crisp green apples, candied citrus and elegant oak. A...

Delicate floral aromas, polished oak and spicy fruit. Creamy pineapple with vibrant, crisp green apple, zesty preserved lemon and fine minerality. Rounded, with a long,...

Fresh lemon and subtle almond aromas. Layered and balanced, with pear and citrus fruit. Waxy, nutty and complex. Saline freshness, fine tannins and stony minerality...

Beautifully perfumed with lavender, violets and fresh lemon acidity. Creamy, spicy palate reveals apple, baked quince and sweet resin. A stony, herbal-mineral finish adds complexity...

Sweet honeyed aromas with hints of baked apples and spice. Beautifully textured, blending creamy caramel, vibrant lime acidity and subtle vanilla. A lively mineral edge...

Delicate floral and spicy aromas with apricot and ginger. Overripe stone fruit, balanced by refreshing acidity. Well-integrated oak adds depth, leading to a nicely perfumed...

Sweet caramel and blue violet aromas with a touch of acacia blossom. Structured and mineral-driven, baked pears, pineapple and gentle spice. Bright lavender, textural richness...

Powerful, oaky nose balanced by juicy white peach and a touch of smoky lapsang souchong. Creamy palate with rich texture and vibrant acidity, leading to...

Toasty, creamy aromas, ripe white peach and a touch of vanilla. The palate is textured, with lemon-edged fruit, dried herbs and almonds, balanced by fresh...

Stone fruit with green almonds and a hint of petrol. Vibrant, with greengage, peach and peppery spice, complemented by a chewy texture, fresh acidity and...

Ripe orchard fruit aromas with hints of Mirabelle plum and white peach. Fleshy and supple, showcasing nutty white pears, ginger and apricot. Mouthwatering saline acidity...

Alpine flowers, herbs and mineral hints. Floral, lifted palate, offering sweet tangerine and nougat, with a polished texture, refined orange-zest acidity and a long, elegant...

Marzipan and sweet, creamy vanilla oak aromas. Opulent, with ripe peaches, honeyed nougat and tangerine, balanced by a gentle texture and fresh, spicy finish.

Briny, creamy fruit with a savoury, spicy palate. Fleshy peach and apricot balanced by fresh acidity. Textured and round, with fine length and subtle complexity.

Perfumed citrus with a hint of custard apple. Creamy palate with rich peach and apricot pit, balanced by zingy acidity and a subtly bitter finish,...

Creamy custard and fragrant jasmine aromas. Textured palate layered with white stone fruit, salted lemons and a hint of vanilla. Bright acidity and a twist...