Grape · White
Bordeaux White Blend
Moderate climate
About
Sauvignon Blanc brings acidity and aromatic lift, while Sémillon adds weight, waxy texture, and aging potential. Pessac-Léognan produces the finest dry examples. Sauternes and Barsac use the same grapes for legendary sweet wines.
Typical profile
Body
Moderate
Acidity
Crisp
Sweetness
Dry
Aromas
What the grape gives up young, and what it grows into with time in bottle.
Oak influence
Possible
Aging
Dry whites: 5-15 years for top examples. Sauternes: virtually immortal, 30-50+ years.
Growing regions
How the grape expresses across places, grouped by country. Chips call out how a region's style deviates from the grape's default.
Food pairings
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