Bordeaux Blanc (France)

Bordeaux Blanc is a blend of Sauvignon Blanc and Semillon.

About Bordeaux Blanc

Most often, Bordeaux Blanc is a blend of Sauvignon Blanc (80%) and Semillon (20%). Sometimes Mucatelle, Colombard, or Ugni Blanc may be blended in.

It is believed that Sauvignon Blanc originates from Bordeaux in France.

Bordeaux Blanc has big fruit flavors. It is more floral and less herbal than Sauvignon Blanc. The acidity is not as high as Sauvignot Blancs from Pouilly-Fumé, and the flavor is not as tropical as New World Sauvignon Blanc.