Blanc by Michel Laroche

Chardonnay Chardonnay is the most flexible white grape around. It can be zesty and crisp, or rich and creamy, depending on where and how it’s made. Flavours range from green apple and lemon to ripe melon, peach, or even vanilla if there’s been some oak involved. It usually has medium to high acidity, which keeps it fresh. The body can be light or full, so it’s popular with both casual drinkers and wine geeks. Drink it on its own, or pair it with anything from chicken to fish and creamy pasta.

Sauvignon Blanc Sauvignon Blanc is a white grape that makes crisp, refreshing wines. Expect lots of zesty citrus and green flavours—think lime, gooseberry, or even green pepper. It’s light to medium-bodied and packs plenty of acidity, so it tastes really fresh, not heavy. You’ll often find it bone dry, but some versions are a bit fruitier. It’s popular with seafood, salads, or just for sipping when you want something energetic and clean. No oak, no fuss—just lively, punchy wine.

Michel Laroche Michel Laroche is a big name in Chablis, Burgundy, and he’s been making Chardonnay here for decades. His wines are classic Chablis—crisp, clean, and all about that flinty, mineral edge, thanks to the local soils. Laroche keeps things precise and unpretentious, focusing on wines that actually taste like where they come from. He’s not stuck in the past either; expect stainless steel tanks instead of loads of oak and some pretty modern thinking in the winery. If you want honest, straight-up Chablis without fuss, Michel Laroche is a solid bet.

Burgundy Burgundy is a famous wine region in eastern France, and it keeps things simple: mostly Pinot Noir for reds and Chardonnay for whites. The weather here isn’t always reliable—summers can be cool and there’s plenty of rain—so every vintage can taste a bit different. Burgundy wines are known for being lighter and more subtle than you might expect, often with fresh acidity and not a lot of oak. These are wines that show off where they’re grown, down to the exact village or even vineyard.

Meursault Meursault is a small village in Burgundy’s Côte de Beaune, and its thing is Chardonnay. The climate is cool but not freezing, so grapes ripen slowly, picking up loads of flavor. The soils here are mostly limestone and clay, which works well for white wines. Most Meursault wine is white, fresh, and a bit richer than its neighbors, but don’t expect buttery oak bombs unless the producer likes that style. Reds from Meursault are pretty rare—if you find one, it’ll be light Pinot Noir. In short: Meursault is all about smart, balanced Chardonnay with a bit more oomph, thanks to its spot on the map.

France France is where a lot of the world’s wine rules started, for better or worse. The big regions are Bordeaux (famous reds like Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot), Burgundy (mainly Pinot Noir and Chardonnay), Champagne (for bubbles), and the Rhône Valley (Syrah, Grenache, and friends). You’ll also find Loire (known for Sauvignon Blanc) and Alsace (think Riesling and Pinot Gris). French wine can be pricey and confusing, thanks to all the rules around regions and labels. But there’s a huge range: from simple everyday stuff to bottles that cost as much as a holiday. Whether you want red, white, rosé, or sparkling, France pretty much covers it all.

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