Sauvignon Blanc

Nantais / Anjou-Saumur / Touraine / Vallée du Loir / Haut-Poitou

Sauvignon Blanc is an emblematic white grape variety native to the Loire, where it has been cultivated since the Middle Ages.  Its worldwide reputation is solidified by its aromatic, lively wines, which have become benchmarks for dry white wines.

General features

Sauvignon Blanc produces dry white wines with lively acidity and pronounced minerality. It is renowned for its herbaceous, fruity aromas, often described as fresh and incisive. Wines made from this grape are generally consumed young to fully appreciate their aromas.

Oenological skills

  • LightPowerful
  • DrySweet
  • SweetAcid

Aromas

Fruits

Grosy, pink grapefruit...

Végétales

Cut grass

Flowers

White flowers

Did you know?

Sauvignon Blanc is the international star of the Loire region. With its aromas of boxwood and gunflint, this grape variety makes the region's wines shine on the world stage.