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In search of the cleanest, driest, crispest white wines on Earth (example in photo). Wines that taste like cold spring water. Any recommendations? (Chablis producers as well as others)
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In search of the cleanest, driest, crispest white wines on Earth (example in photo). Wines that taste like cold spring water. Any recommendations? (Chablis producers as well as others)


In search of the cleanest, driest, crispest white wines on Earth (example in photo). Wines that taste like cold spring water. Any recommendations? (Chablis producers as well as others)

by _nathan67

31 Comments

  1. _nathan67

    This bottle (with oysters) was so crisp, lemony, pure. I loved it. I’ve been on a huge Chablis kick, and there’s a huge variety. Sometimes I’ll open a bottle and it’ll be dense and more biting (which is probably some oak), and others crisp and light. I’m looking for crisp and light.

  5. munted_jandal

    There’s a bunch of bone dry AU riesling out there that might hit that spot for you. Clare Valley is usually this style, but I’m not an expert in exactly which makers/brands/bottles are in this style as a) i dont drink huge amounts of it and b) there are no ‘rules’ ie, AOC type regulations on style in the area, its more a rule of thumb.

  9. justanothermaroon

    I need to try that. I went into a large wine store in Flagstaff and asked for a flinty wine. Three employees had no idea what I meant.

  17. carnguyen

    Cole Ranch/Finger Lakes Dry Riesling. It’s not only crisp it will sear your tongue

  21. winegrow

    Jacquère! From Savoie, drinks like an alpine breeze and much cheaper than Burgundy.

  22. toast_and_tannin

    For a cheap option, Broadbent Vinho Verde if you want a ~$10 1L porch pounder

  27. Petrus_LuxuryYackt

    Jacquere. From Savoie, FR. Near the Italian/Swiss borders. Alpine flowers, glacier water, rocks and lemon.

  30. DrNerdlinger

    I’ve had some Godello, from Bierzo in Spain, which could have passed as a Chablis if you squinted a little. Great acidity and freshness, but with an edge of quince and white flowers.

    Amazing QPR compared to the French, too!

    Australian Riesling from Clare or the Great Southern would also fit the bill – bone dry and super refreshing with citrus for days.

  31. rand0m_g1rl

    Perhaps Aligoté from Bouzeron, Domaine de Villaine.