Wines made from Sauvignon grapes of Cite de Carcassonne
Discover the best wines made with Sauvignon as a single variety or as a blend of Cite de Carcassonne.
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.
Aude IGP around the medieval city (~3,000 ha, 20 communes): Mediterranean and Atlantic blends — Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Syrah, Grenache, Carignan as ruling reds with signature red and black fruits, spice and typical garrigue notes. Chardonnay, Vermentino, Sauvignon Blanc and Viognier as whites with fresh, floral and fruity profiles. IGP, dual climate (Mediterranean breezes tempered by the Atlantic Cers wind).