Wines made from Sauvignon grapes of Bordeaux
Discover the best wines made with Sauvignon as a single variety or as a blend of Bordeaux.
More informations about the variety Sauvignon
Sauvignon Gris is a grape variety that originated in France (South-West). It produces a variety of grape specially used for wine making. It is rare to find this grape to eat on our tables. This variety of grape is characterized by small bunches and small grapes. Sauvignon Gris can be found in many vineyards: South West, Languedoc & Roussillon, Cognac, Bordeaux, Loire Valley, Burgundy, Jura, Beaujolais, Armagnac, Provence & Corsica, Rhone Valley, Savoie & Bugey.
More informations about the region of Bordeaux
Bordeaux, in southwestern France, is one of the most famous, prestigious and prolific wine regions in the world. The majority of Bordeaux wines (nearly 90% of the production Volume) are the Dry, medium and Full-bodied red Bordeaux blends for which it is famous. The finest (and most expensive) are the wines of the great châteaux of Haut-Médoc and the right bank appellations of Saint-Émilion and Pomerol. The former focuses (at the highest level) on Cabernet Sauvignon, the latter on Merlot.
What are the typical flavors of the Sauvignon grape variety?
- Citrus fruitPresent in 15% of Sauvignon
- Tree fruitPresent in 14% of Sauvignon
- Tropical fruitPresent in 13% of Sauvignon
- EarthPresent in 13% of Sauvignon
- OakPresent in 13% of Sauvignon
- Non oakPresent in 12% of Sauvignon
- MicrobioPresent in 12% of Sauvignon
- VegetalPresent in 12% of Sauvignon
- SpicesPresent in 12% of Sauvignon
- CitrusPresent in 11% of Sauvignon
- MineralityPresent in 10% of Sauvignon
- LemonPresent in 10% of Sauvignon
- PineapplePresent in 9% of Sauvignon
- ButterPresent in 9% of Sauvignon
- PeachPresent in 9% of Sauvignon
- FloralPresent in 9% of Sauvignon
- GrapefruitPresent in 9% of Sauvignon
- StonePresent in 8% of Sauvignon
- Green applePresent in 8% of Sauvignon
- ApplesPresent in 8% of Sauvignon