Sauvignon Blanc wine

Sauvignon Blanc is one of the most recognizable white grapes in the world. With its crisp acidity and distinctive aromas, it's the grape that guarantees lively, energetic wines. At Perfecte Wijn, you'll find Sauvignon Blanc from classic French regions like the Loire and Bordeaux, as well as modern hotspots like Marlborough in New Zealand and Stellenbosch in South Africa.

What is Sauvignon Blanc?

Sauvignon Blanc is a white grape variety from the Loire Valley, known for appellations like Sancerre and Pouilly-Fumé. Its name comes from the French word "sauvage" (wild), a reference to its powerful and expressive character. It's grown worldwide and reveals a different face in every climate.

Origin and vineyards

In the Loire Valley, Sauvignon Blanc is refined and mineral, with fresh acidity and citrusy notes. In Bordeaux, the grape is often blended with Sémillon for wines with more roundness and aging potential. Outside of France, Marlborough in New Zealand is the region that made Sauvignon Blanc famous worldwide with its intensely aromatic, fruity wines. Chile, South Africa, and Northern Italy also produce high-quality Sauvignon Blanc, each with its own distinct regional signature.

Grape and style

Sauvignon Blanc produces wines with a light, bright straw-yellow color, often with a green sheen that emphasizes their freshness. In cooler climates, you'll taste aromas of citrus, green apple, and boxwood. Warmer regions produce wines with tropical fruits like passion fruit and mango. The style ranges from austere and mineral to aromatic and expressive. With oak aging—rare but typical in Bordeaux—the wine gains extra depth and a golden yellow color, with aromas of vanilla and honey.

Storage and serving

Most Sauvignon Blanc wines are meant to be enjoyed young and fresh, within two to three years. Only exceptional varieties, such as oak-aged Bordeaux blends or premium wines from the Loire Valley, can age for five to ten years. Serve Sauvignon Blanc well chilled, around 8 to 10 degrees Celsius, to allow the vibrant acidity and fresh aromas to fully develop.

Buy Sauvignon Blanc at Perfectewijn.nl

At Perfecte Wijn, you'll find Sauvignon Blanc in a wide variety of styles: from mineral Loire wines to aromatic Marlborough varieties and elegant Bordeaux blends. This way, you can always choose a Sauvignon Blanc that suits your taste or dish.