Sauvignon Blanc (France)
France is known to produce the most elegant Sauvignon Blancs in the world.
Typical Flavors
 Lime |
 Grapefruit |
 Apple |
 Gooseberry |
 Cut Grass |
 Asparagus |
 Bell Pepper |
 Jalapeno |
 Melon |
 Peach |
 Passion |
 Lychee |
Sauvignon Blanc is known for high fruit and green herbal aromas.
Unripe grapes (cold regions) produce lime, grapefruit, apple, and gooseberry flavors, together with herb qualities like fresh-cut grass, black current leaves, and green pepper.
Ripe grapes (warm regions) add tropical fruit aromas like melon, peach, passion fruit, and lychee.
Profile
Sauvignon Blanc is known to be dry, fresh, flavorful, and fruity:
| SUGAR | Dry | ||
| BODY | Medium | ||
| FRUIT | Medium | ||
| ACIDITY | High | ||
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Food Pairing
 Aperitif |
 Vinegar |
 Salads |
 Tapas |
 Vegetables |
Asparagus |
 Tomatoes |
 Sandwitches |
 Fish |
 Seafood |
 Salmon |
 Sushi |
 Chicken |
 Turkey |
 Pork |
 Veal |
Sauvignon Blanc is super food friendly, especially with Seafood, Spicy Food, and Vegetables.
It is also superb with Thai and Japanese food.
Pairing Suggestions
Aperitif. Apetizers.
Vinegar. Green Salad. Vegetables. Tapas.
Asparagus. Cucumber. Avocado.
Artichokes. Fennel. Capers. Tomatoes.
Fish. Seafood.
Crab. Lobster.
White Fish. Citrusy Sauce.
Salmon. Trout. Sushi. Sashimi.
White Meat.
Chicken. Turkey. Pork.
Herbs.
Parsley. Basil. Thyme. Mint. Rosemary. Coriander.
Cheese.
Goat Cheese. Feta.
The Ideal Glass
A Tulip Shaped glass is the best choice for a dry white wine.
It guides the wine to the center of your mouth, avoiding the sides, where acidity is less pleasant.
A smaller bowl also helps to serve smaller quantities, and keep the wine cold.
Remember to hold the glass by the stem!
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About Sauvignon Blanc
Sauvignon Blanc is one of the most popular grapes in the world.
Bordeaux and the Loire Valley in France are the regions where it originated.
The name Sauvignon Blanc means "Wild White".
The grape is very aromatic and depending on climate and terroir the aromas can change from grassy to tropical.
However, the herbal green character is a common denominator wherever it is grown.
Sauvignon Blanc in France
Sancerre and Pouilly Fumé are two communes in France where (arguably) the best Sauvignon Blanc in the world is produced.
Loire Wine Region
White Wines
Anjou Blanc
Chenin Blanc Dry
Chenin Blanc Sweet
Muscadet
Pouilly Fumé
Sancerre
Saumur Blanc
Sauvignon Blanc
Red Wines
Bourgueil
Chinon
Saumur Rouge
Saumur-Champigny
Rose Wines
Rosé d’Anjou
Rosé de Loire
Saumur Rosé
Sparkling Wines:
Primary Grapes:
35% Sauvignon Blanc
25% Chenin Blanc
15% Cabernet Franc
6% Melon de Bourgogne
5% Pinot Noir