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Sauvignon blanc (French pronunciation: [soviɲɔ̃ blɑ̃] ⓘ) is a green-skinned grape variety that originates from the city of Bordeaux in France.The grape most likely gets its name from the French words sauvage ("wild") and blanc ("white") due to its early origins as an indigenous grape in South West France. [1]
Savagnin blanc is mostly grown in the Jura.In 2007, total French plantations of the variety stood at 472 hectares (1,170 acres). [3] It is most famous as the only grape allowed in the vin jaunes of Château-Chalon and L'Étoile, similar to fino sherry with a covering of flor but not fortified and without the use of the solera system.
Sauvignon blanc is also grown in the Saint Bris appellation. Chablis, Mâcon wines and the Côte d'Or whites are mostly produced from 100% Chardonnay grapes. Of the red grapes, the majority of production in the Côte d'Or is focused on the Pinot noir grape, while the Gamay grape is grown in Beaujolais. In the Côte de Nuits region, 90% of the ...
Cabernet Franc × Sauvignon Blanc: 262,000 (2004) 17th century Cabernet Severny: Kaberne Severnyi, Cabernet Severny, Cabernet Severnyi, Cabernet Szevernuej, Kaberne Severnyi Russia: Galan × Amurensis: 1978 Cabertin: Cabernet Sauvignon × ? (fungus resistant variety) 1991 Caddiu: Caddeo, Caddiu Nieddu, Caddu, Niedda, Niedda Perda Serra, Perda ...
Other permitted grape varieties are Sauvignon gris, Ugni blanc, Colombard, Merlot blanc, Ondenc and Mauzac. Recently permitted by Bordeaux wineries, three new white grapes have been added: Alvarinho, Petit Manseng, and Liliorila. [15] In the late 1960s Sémillon was the most planted grape in Bordeaux.
This California grape is a popular variety in many supermarkets throughout the year. It was first developed by the USDA Fruit Genetics and Breeding Research Unit in 1989. The seedless grape has a ...
Sancerre is highly regarded for and primarily associated with white wine made from the Sauvignon blanc grape. [1] However both Sancerre Rouge and Sancerre rosé are made, representing approximately 20% and less than 1%, respectively, of Sancerre's total output.
Sauternes wine is made from Sémillon, sauvignon blanc, and muscadelle grapes that have been affected by Botrytis cinerea, also known as noble rot. This causes the grapes to become partially raisined , resulting in concentrated and distinctively flavored wines.