The Wine VaultSauvignon Blanc
A crisp, aromatic white grape with unmistakable herbaceous and citrus character. Marlborough, New Zealand put it on the global map with a punchy, tropical style.
Origin
Loire Valley, France
Serving temperature
8-10°C
Aging potential
1-5 years, most best young
What Sauvignon Blanc tastes like
Gooseberry, grapefruit, grass, jalapeño, passion fruit.
Food pairings
- Goat cheese salad
- Oysters
- Grilled asparagus
- Ceviche
Classic regions
- Loire Valley (Sancerre, Pouilly-Fumé)
- Marlborough
- Bordeaux
- Casablanca Valley
Fun fact
Sauvignon Blanc crossed naturally with Cabernet Franc in Bordeaux to create Cabernet Sauvignon.