Sauvignon Blanc

Sauvignon Blanc — White grape synonymous with the Loire Valley and New Zealand's Marlborough region, producing wines of striking aromatic intensity

Also Known As

Fumé Blanc (en, California) Muskat-Silvaner (de, Austria (historical))

Regions Where Grown

Marlborough 265 wines Sancerre 233 wines Central Valley (CL) 160 wines Bordeaux 154 wines Napa Valley 98 wines Stellenbosch 97 wines Mendoza 72 wines Pouilly-Fumé 69 wines Western Cape 69 wines Pessac-Léognan 66 wines California 66 wines Pfalz 62 wines

Countries

France 1061 wines Chile 508 wines United States 438 wines New Zealand 355 wines South Africa 345 wines Australia 310 wines Italy 261 wines Spain 143 wines

Top Wines

Saint Nicholas Dolce · 4.93★ Harlequin Zýmē · 4.82★ Sauternes Château d'Yquem · 4.81★ Sólido Passionate · 4.79★ Sauvignon Blanc Hundred Acre · 4.75★ Crème de Tête Sauternes Château Suduiraut · 4.73★ Sauternes d'Yquem Château d'Yquem · 4.70★ Venezia Giulia Fatto In Paradiso Lis Neris · 4.69★

Grape Comparisons

Cabernet Sauvignon vs Sauvignon Blanc
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Riesling vs Sauvignon Blanc

Wine Styles

Crisp White

Flavor Notes

Flint Wet Stone Elderflower Grapefruit Guava Lemon Lime Passion Fruit

Winemaking Methods

Stainless Steel Tank Aging Settling (Débourbage) Skin-Contact White (Orange Wine)

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About Sauvignon Blanc

Sauvignon Blanc is a white grape synonymous with the Loire Valley and New Zealand's Marlborough region, producing wines of striking aromatic intensity. Its classic flavors of cut grass, green pepper, and citrus are unmistakable.

At a Glance

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