Sauvignon Blanc
A crisp white with citrus and herbal notes.
In the Loire it can show mineral freshness; elsewhere, more exuberant fruit.
What to notice
Compare a brisk herbal example with a fuller one: ripeness, climate and ageing explain some of the differences.
Explore styles and places
Style descriptions are guides, not rules: vintage, vineyard, blending and maturation change the result.
Bordeaux — Cabernet Sauvignon leads on the Left Bank, Merlot on the Right; styles range from approachable bottles to ageworthy wines.
Casablanca Valley — Maritime freshness and differences between sites make two whites from the same vintage rewarding to compare.
Marlborough — From vivid whites to delicate reds, the region invites exploration beyond a single grape.
Loire Valley — From Muscadet to Sancerre, soil, climate and grapes change the style.
Constantia — Sauvignon Blanc and Vin de Constance illustrate two distinct styles that should not be confused.
