White wine and ageing

[wondersofwine]

Hi, Kymme. Welcome to the board. Yes and no. Most wine on the market is not really intended for long aging and some white wines are more delicate in that respect than red wines. Some of the white wines which do improve (or change in interesting ways) with age are German Riesling at the Auslese or higher level, white Burgundies at the Premier Cru (1er Cru) or Grand Cru level, Sauternes (sweet dessert wines). But most everyday Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Blanc, Pinot Grigio, Chardonnay, Riesling, etc. should probably be consumed within two to four years.