Sauvignon Gris
White wine grape variety
Also known as Sauvignon Gris Bordeaux
Sauvignon Gris is a white wine grape with signature aromas of grapefruit, passion fruit, orange zest. Structure: Medium(+) body, Medium(+) acidity, Medium alcohol. Often confused with Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc.
Recognition cues
First checks
- Look for Sauvignon-family aromatics with riper, fuller palate.
- Check acidity below razor-sharp Sauvignon Blanc (#10790) norm.
Confidence signals
- Textured sauvignon profile
- Medium-plus body with medium-plus acidity
Aromas
Signature
Common
Occasional
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 (#10790) · Aromatic textured white often used in Bordeaux-style blends
Common questions
Is Sauvignon Gris a red or white grape variety?
Sauvignon Gris is a white wine grape variety.
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 blind-tasting cues distinguish Sauvignon Gris?
Documented tells for Sauvignon Gris: Look for Sauvignon-family aromatics with riper, fuller palate. and Check acidity below razor-sharp Sauvignon Blanc (#10790) norm..
What is Sauvignon Gris most often confused with in blind tasting?
Sauvignon Gris is most commonly confused with Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc and Semillon. Resolve the call with structure and signature aromas.
Where is Sauvignon Gris grown?
Classic regions for Sauvignon Gris include Bordeaux, Loire and Maule Valley.