Sauvignon Blanc

Sauvignon Blanc is one of the world's best-known white grape varieties. It produces crisp, aromatic wines with vivid acidity and a flavour spectrum ranging from citrus and gooseberry to passion fruit, herbs and mineral notes.

Famous regions include the Loire Valley, Bordeaux, Marlborough, Styria, South Africa, Chile and California. The grape can be bright and unoaked, more textured with lees ageing, or blended with Sémillon for classic Bordeaux white styles.

What does Sauvignon Blanc taste like?

Sauvignon Blanc often smells of lime, grapefruit, gooseberry, green apple, passion fruit, elderflower, nettle, cut grass and blackcurrant leaf. Cooler climates emphasize herbs and citrus, while warmer sites can bring riper tropical fruit.

The palate is usually dry, crisp and refreshing, with high acidity and clear aromatics. Oak-aged or Sémillon-blended versions can add creaminess, toast, waxy texture and more ageing potential.

Where does Sauvignon Blanc come from?

Sauvignon Blanc has deep roots in western France, particularly the Loire Valley and Bordeaux. Loire appellations such as Sancerre and Pouilly-Fumé are benchmarks for mineral, citrus-driven styles, while Bordeaux often blends it with Sémillon.

Today it is grown worldwide, with Marlborough in New Zealand among the most recognisable modern regions. Austria, South Africa, Chile, California and northern Italy also produce distinctive examples.

Which Sauvignon Blanc styles are there?

The classic style is dry, unoaked and intensely fresh, with citrus, herbs and bright acidity. Loire examples can be more mineral and restrained, while Marlborough wines are often more aromatic and fruit-driven.

Bordeaux and some premium international wines may be fermented or aged in oak, gaining texture and complexity. Sauvignon Blanc also appears in sweet botrytised wines and in blends with Sémillon and Muscadelle.


What food pairs with Sauvignon Blanc?

Sauvignon Blanc pairs with goat cheese, asparagus, salads, green vegetables, seafood, shellfish, sushi, ceviche, grilled fish and herb-based sauces.

Its acidity and herbal notes are excellent with lime, coriander, basil, parsley and fresh cheeses. Riper styles suit Thai salads, Vietnamese dishes and lightly spicy seafood.

Buy Sauvignon Blanc online

Sauvignon Blanc is the ideal grape when you want freshness, aroma and immediate drinking pleasure. From mineral Loire styles to expressive New World bottles, it offers a wide range of crisp white wines.

Explore our Sauvignon Blanc selection for aperitifs, seafood, goat cheese, vegetable dishes and aromatic whites with lively acidity.




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