Wines made from Sauvignon grapes of Languedoc
Discover the best wines made with Sauvignon as a single variety or as a blend of Languedoc.
More informations about the variety Sauvignon
Rich, aromatic whites with a fuller mouth than Sauvignon Blanc and softer acidity, featuring aromas of yellow peach, melon, passion fruit, ripe citrus and delicate spicy notes. A grey-skinned mutation of Sauvignon Blanc, made as a rare single variety in Bordeaux (Pessac-Léognan, Graves), the Loire and Chile where it is experiencing a fine qualitative revival. Adds roundness to dry Bordeaux blends. French grape.
More informations about the region of Languedoc-Roussillon
Sunny, generous southern reds: spicy, peppery Syrah, round, candied Grenache (ripe fruit, garrigue), deep Mourvèdre, structured Carignan, supple Cinsault. From robust Corbières and Minervois to fresher Terrasses du Larzac, via Faugères on schist or taut Pic Saint-Loup. Lively, iodised Picpoul de Pinet whites (oysters), ample Roussanne and Marsanne. 14 sub-appellations, ~10,000 ha in regional AOC.
What are the typical flavors of the Sauvignon grape variety?
- Citrus fruitPresent in 5% of Sauvignon
- CitrusPresent in 2% of Sauvignon
- EarthPresent in 2% of Sauvignon
- MicrobioPresent in 2% of Sauvignon
- Tree fruitPresent in 2% of Sauvignon
- PineapplePresent in 1% of Sauvignon
- Non oakPresent in 1% of Sauvignon
- Tropical fruitPresent in 1% of Sauvignon
- VegetalPresent in 1% of Sauvignon
- SpicesPresent in 1% of Sauvignon