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Sauvignon Gris

White wine grape variety

Sauvignon Gris — white wine grape variety with signature aromas of grapefruit, passion fruit, orange zest. Structural profile: Medium(+) body, Medium(+) acidity, Medium alcohol. Sensium blind-tasting coach reference.

Structural pillars

AcidityMedium(+)
BodyMedium(+)
AlcoholMedium
Color intensityPale
Aromatic intensityMedium(+)

Recognition cues

First checks

  • Look for Sauvignon-family aromatics with riper, fuller palate.
  • Check acidity below razor-sharp Sauvignon Blanc norm.

Confidence signals

  • Textured sauvignon profile
  • Medium-plus body with medium-plus acidity

Aromas

Signature

grapefruitpassion fruitorange zest

Common

lycheemelonboxwood

Occasional

menthol note

Commonly confused with

Classic anchors

  • Classic regions: Bordeaux · Loire · Maule Valley
  • Classic styles: Grey-skinned Sauvignon mutation with fuller body and lower acidity than Sauvignon Blanc · Aromatic textured white often used in Bordeaux-style blends
  • Style examples: Bordeaux Blanc with Sauvignon Gris · Varietal Sauvignon Gris from Chile

Common questions

Is Sauvignon Gris a red or white grape variety?
Sauvignon Gris is a white wine grape variety. Sensium documents its structure, aromas, and confusion signals for blind tasting.
What does Sauvignon Gris smell and taste like?
Signature aromas of Sauvignon Gris include grapefruit, passion fruit and orange zest. Structural profile: Medium(+) body, Medium(+) acidity, Medium alcohol.
What is Sauvignon Gris most often confused with in blind tasting?
Sauvignon Gris is most commonly confused with Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc and Semillon. Sensium's Compare view leads with the decisive cues that resolve each call.
Where is Sauvignon Gris grown?
Classic regions for Sauvignon Gris include Bordeaux, Loire and Maule Valley.

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