White wine glasses at the table of starred gastronomic restaurants

With Bestwine – Online, you have access to the white wine glasses on the table of the most beautiful addresses of the high gastronomy of the world. Bestwine – Online has gathered the white wine glasses chosen by chefs, sommeliers, oenologists, bartenders and waiters of gastronomic restaurants. The opportunity to benefit from the expertise of the most competent professionals in the world of fine dining.

The best white wine glasses

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• Enjoy a white wine in the right white wine glass to enhance its visual appearance, smell and taste.
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• Discover all the information you need to know about white wine glasses and their specificities in order to easily choose your white wine glass.

Best brands of white wine glasses

Refer to the opinions of chefs, sommeliers and bartenders from starred gourmet restaurants around the world to discover the best white wine glass brands in the world. A classification and comparison of white wine glasses selected in starred gastronomic restaurants by experts in the field of high gastronomy.

White wine glass reference	Brand of the white wine glass	Capacity of the white wine glass	Material of the white wine glass	Type of white wine glass
White wine glass	Riedel	50 cl	Glass	Standard white wine glass

The white wine glass

Definition of the white wine glass: the white wine glass is the container used to serve white wine. There are different types of white wine glasses depending on the origin of the wines that are served in them. Thus, there are Sauterne white wine glasses, Burgundy white wine glasses, Sauvignon white wine glasses and Bordeaux white wine glasses. However, there are standard white wine glasses. Since each white wine has an atypical taste profile, it is necessary to taste it in adapted glasses. The white wine glass is in most cases a stemmed glass. As a stemmed glass, the white wine glass is made up of a chalice (with a rim which is the top of the chalice and which is used to hold the lips), a chimney which represents the rising part of the chalice which narrows under the rim, a shoulder which is the widest part of the glass. The chalice ends with the goblet which is like the bottom of the glass and the knob which is the joint with the stem. The stem of the white wine glass is long and the base can be flat or conical.

Choosing the right white wine glass

There is a standard white wine glass. The standard white wine glass has a wide enough mouthpiece to allow the white wine aromas to decant and express themselves to the taster. However, the mouthpiece must remain sufficiently concentrated to retain the aromatic essences of the beverage. The standard white wine glass has an elongated and relatively long chalice. The ergonomics of the white wine glass are similar to those of other still wines such as red or rosé. The stem of the white wine glass as well as the stem are designed to allow the drinker to grip and carry the glass. This ergonomics allows not to dirty the chalice with fingerprints and not to warm the beverage with the body heat of the fingers.

The right white wine glass should be light to make it easier to hold. The thinner the glass, the more it is a sign of quality and finesse. Aesthetically, the white wine glass should be sleek, translucent and colorless. Thanks to this aesthetic sobriety, the glass makes it possible to observe the color of the white wine and its texture. In other words, a white wine glass should not have any engraved or printed designs on the glass.

To properly choose a white wine glass, you can choose a reference according to the category of white wine tasted:

• White wine glass for Bordeaux white wine (tulip glass): large, tall chalice, large stem and large base.
• White wine glass for Burgundy white wine (lyre glass): large and wide calyx, medium stem and large base.
• White wine glass for Sauterne white wine: medium-sized chalice with a high shoulder, a small chimney, a medium stem and a medium base.
• White wine glass for white Sauvignon wine: medium sized chalice with an elongated shape and medium base.

There are many well-known and recognized brands of white wine glasses such as Riedel or Luminarc.

White wine glasses are often sold in sets of 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 or 8. The price of the white wine glass fluctuates from a few euros to a few dozen euros for the most beautiful pieces. It is not advisable to choose a white wine glass made of crystal because this material contains lead which can be harmful to health. Lead can dissolve in white wine.

White wine by the glass

The white wine glass is placed at the beginning of the meal. It is therefore present from the aperitif to the dessert.

White wine by the glass is served chilled. The white wine must be poured into the glass which is tilted slightly to gently receive the white wine. The white wine should be poured up to the shoulder of the chalice of the white wine glass. The white wine, to express its olfactory and gustatory potential, can be swirled within the glass to promote its decantation in contact with the air.

To be sure to enjoy the white wine by the glass in the best conditions, it is advisable to rinse the white wine glass thoroughly after use to remove all impurities and traces of washing products. Also, the white wine glass should not be dried with a cloth or towel as this can leave textile fibers in the glass. It is better to let the glass dry naturally in the air.

An authentic classification and comparison to select your white wine glasses

The selection of the best white wine glasses