Sauvignon Blanc

Question 1

Area of Bordeaux vineyard planted with Sauvignon Blanc

Answer 1

4.500ha
(4,1% of total 108,000 hectares planted)

Question 2

Sauvignon Blanc contribution in Bordeaux wine

Answer 2

• grassy and gooseberry fruit and
• high acidity
  to dry white blends and to sweet botrytis-affected wines

Question 3

Sauvignon Blanc trend in Bordeaux

Answer 3

Because of the worldwide popularity of the variety, increasing amounts of dominantly
or single-variety dry Sauvignon Blanc white wines are being made.