Sauvignon Blanc (Californie)
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Sauvignon Blanc and Cabernet Franc are the parent grapes of Cabernet Sauvignon.
If Sauvignon Blanc is left in the bottle for too long, it can develop aromas of canned peas and asparagus.
Sauvignon Blanc is sometimes referred to as Fume Blanc in California, but it is less and less common.
Sauvignon Blanc is usually meant to be consumed within the first couple years after it is made.
Sauvignon Blanc is often blended with Semillon, which is a style popularized in Bordeaux.
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Puissant
Doux
Acide
Sec
Moelleux
- agrume
- pamplemousse
- citron
- citron vert
- zeste de citron
- orange
- mandarine
- zeste de citron vert
- citron de Meyer
- zeste de citron
- pamplemousse rose
- petit citron vert
0 mentions de notes agrume
- poire
- pomme verte
- melon
- pomme
- pêche
- abricot
- fruit à noyau
- pêche blanche
- nectarine
- melon miel
- melon cantaloup
- melon vert
0 mentions de notes fruit d'arbre fruitier
- tropical
- ananas
- goyave
- fruit de la passion
- mangue
- kiwi
- litchi
- papaye
- carambole
- mangue verte
- papaye verte
- ananas vert
0 mentions de notes tropical
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California is known primarily for its Cabernet and Chardonnay, but they are also producing some really lovely Sauvignon Blancs. These wines are typically high in acidity and great with food.
Sauvignon Blanc in California is usually a little fruitier than it is in France, and a little lighter in body and color than a typical Chardonnay.
Sauvignon Blanc might be the perfect wine for summertime and California makes some of the best. The wines are usually light, crisp, and brimming with gorgeous flavors of zesty lime, grapefruit, and melon. These fruit flavors are perfectly complemented with subtle herbal flavors. Some say that Sauvignon Blanc smells like freshly mown grass.
One of the best parts about Sauvignon Blanc is that it is relatively inexpensive. A lack of new oak and smaller demand, keeps its prices lower than Chardonnay. You can get great deals on these. Look for great Sauvignon Blancs from classic Napa Valley producers.