SAUVIGNON

Consider Sauvignon Blanc the precision instrument of the wine world - a grape so sensitively tuned to its environment that it captures terroir like a high-resolution photograph. This remarkable variety speaks in different dialects depending on its homeland: the gunflint minerality of Sancerre, the exotic passion fruit explosion of Marlborough, or the subtle complexity of Graves.

What makes Sauvignon Blanc truly fascinating is its chameleon-like nature. In the Upper Loire's silex soils, it produces wines with such intense minerality that blind tasting them feels like licking a wet stone. Just 300 kilometers away in Bordeaux, when blended with Sémillon and aged in oak, it transforms into some of the world's most age-worthy whites, with Château Haut-Brion Blanc commanding prices that rival top Burgundies.

The variety's name derives from 'sauvage' (wild), and there's something untamed about its explosive aromatics. The intense pyrazines responsible for its characteristic green notes are the same compounds found in bell peppers, creating a unique bridge between the plant and wine worlds. These molecules are so potent that they're detectable at parts per trillion - making Sauvignon Blanc one of the most aromatically precise grapes in existence.

The "Marlborough Revolution" of the 1980s rewrote Sauvignon Blanc's history. New Zealand winemakers discovered that their combination of intense UV light and cool nights could produce a style so distinctive it changed global wine preferences. This success sparked a renaissance in traditional regions, with Loire producers refining their techniques to emphasize precision and purity.

Our collection spans the entire Sauvignon spectrum: from the aristocratic restraint of Pouilly-Fumé to the tropical exuberance of Marlborough, from the complex oak-aged styles of Pessac-Léognan to the high-altitude purity of Alto Adige. Each bottle represents a different facet of this multifaceted variety.