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
- CarménèreThe white :
- Sémillon
- muscadelle
