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Savagnin Blanc Selection

White wine grape variety

Savagnin Blanc Selection — white wine grape variety with signature aromas of lemon peel, green apple, almond. Structural profile: Medium(+) body, High acidity, Medium alcohol. Sensium blind-tasting coach reference.

Structural pillars

AcidityHigh
BodyMedium(+)
AlcoholMedium
Color intensityPale
Aromatic intensityMedium

Recognition cues

First checks

  • Look for lemon-almond profile with mineral tension.
  • Check acidity as high with medium-plus body.

Confidence signals

  • Citrus-almond savagnin cue
  • High-acid textural white frame

Aromas

Signature

lemon peelgreen applealmond

Common

pearwet stoneherbs

Occasional

curry leaf

Commonly confused with

Classic anchors

  • Classic regions: Jura · Savoie · Alsace
  • Classic styles: Savagnin blanc line for high-acid still and oxidative-capable whites · Textural white with citrus-almond profile
  • Style examples: Jura Savagnin blanc selection · High-acid French Savagnin white

Common questions

Is Savagnin Blanc Selection a red or white grape variety?
Savagnin Blanc Selection is a white wine grape variety. Sensium documents its structure, aromas, and confusion signals for blind tasting.
What does Savagnin Blanc Selection smell and taste like?
Signature aromas of Savagnin Blanc Selection include lemon peel, green apple and almond. Structural profile: Medium(+) body, High acidity, Medium alcohol.
What is Savagnin Blanc Selection most often confused with in blind tasting?
Savagnin Blanc Selection is most commonly confused with Chardonnay, Chenin Blanc and Aligote. Sensium's Compare view leads with the decisive cues that resolve each call.
Where is Savagnin Blanc Selection grown?
Classic regions for Savagnin Blanc Selection include Jura, Savoie and Alsace.

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