Sauvignon

Sauvignon is a white grape variety from the Bordeaux region which is becoming increasingly common in the finest white Bordeaux wines (grands vins blancs bordelais). Sauvignon is characterised by compact clusters with grapes that are often still green when ripe. This variety brings acidity to a wine, allowing, in a good year, the wine to age well, as well as supplying a citrus fruit freshness and boxwood notes.
Sauvignon produces very good sweet wines.

The others Bordeaux grape varieties

The red :
- Cabernet Sauvigon
- Cabernet franc
- Merlot
- Petit Verdot
- Malbec
- Carménère

The white :
- Sémillon
- muscadelle