Vitis vinifera Sauvignon Blanc - Grape Vine

The 'Sauvignon Blanc' vine is a vigorous and productive variety. It produces medium-sized, compact clusters, sometimes winged. The small berries are ovoid, with a thick golden skin. The flesh is melting, with a particular flavour, close to muscat. Harvest takes place in late September and October. The 'Sauvignon Blanc' vine is quite susceptible to diseases.

The wine vine (Vitis vinifera) grew wild over 5000 years ago. Its introduction in France for cultivation was done by the Romans. Numerous hybrids have been created to vary colours, flavours, and uses. The 'Sauvignon Blanc' vine is a typical variety from Bordeaux. It is listed in the Official Catalogue of vine varieties.

A vigorous woody-stemmed climbing bush, the 'Sauvignon Blanc' vine can reach up to 5 m (16ft). Its final shape will depend on the pruning practised. The vine attaches itself to its support (trellis, espalier) thanks to its tendrils and likes sunny situations. It has an upright habit, but it is recommended to train it on wire and trellis it well. It is indifferent to soil types and is not very demanding. It adapts well to moderately fertile soils. Its finely cut foliage is a deep green in summer, with the edges of its leaves turning red in autumn. Its flowering in clusters occurs in May, offering tiny white-pink flowers. Its grapes, in medium-sized clusters, ripen in late September and October, depending on the region. The small berries are ovoid, with a thick golden skin. The flesh is melting, with a particular flavour, close to muscat. When vinified, the 'Sauvignon Blanc' grape produces dry white wines, highly aromatic, elegant, very refined and balanced, distinctive and rich in alcohol.

Grapes can be consumed as table fruit, fresh, but also as jam, jelly, fruit juice, pastry, and of course, after vinification, as wine.