Sauvignon Blanc
/soh-vin-yawn blahnk/Sauvignon Blanc is celebrated for its electric, zesty character and unmistakable aromatics — gooseberry, grass, passionfruit, and grapefruit. The intense Marlborough style is the global benchmark, while the Loire's Sancerre shows its mineral, flinty side. Across Chile, South Africa, and Bordeaux it delivers crisp whites that pair brilliantly with food.
Grape profile
Character & style
| Trait | Character |
|---|---|
| Body | light |
| Acidity | high |
| Tannins | none |
| Sweetness | dry |
| Alcohol tendency | low |
| Origin | Loire Valley, France |
| Common flavours | grapefruit, gooseberry, lime, grass, green herb, passionfruit |
| Aromas | gooseberry, grass, passionfruit, citrus, green pepper, tropical |
Pairing
Best food pairings
- Oysters
- goat cheese
- fresh salad
- seafood
- sushi
- asparagus
Where it thrives
Key regions for Sauvignon Blanc
New Zealand, France, Chile, South Africa, United States, Australia
Marlborough
Marlborough is the engine of New Zealand wine and the world's benchmark Sauvignon Blanc, famous for its intens…
Loire Valley
The Loire produces some of the world's most refreshing wines: the gooseberry snap of Sancerre, honeyed Chenin …
Bordeaux
Bordeaux is the world's most famous wine region and the benchmark for fine red blends. Left-bank gravel favour…
Casablanca Valley
Casablanca is Chile's cool-climate pioneer, where persistent coastal fog ripens Sauvignon Blanc and Chardonnay…