A brief on Sauvignon Blanc & its imported brands in India

Sauvignon Blanc – Fresh, Aromatic & Zesty White Wine

Sauvignon Blanc is a juicy and aromatic grape variety with refreshing acidity, making it ideal for Indian weather. It shows notes of elderflower, bell pepper, passion fruit, gooseberry and grass.

These wines are generally made in a youthful, unoaked style to preserve freshness and vibrancy.

Key Wine Regions

The most iconic expressions come from Sancerre and Pouilly-Fumé (Loire Valley, France).

In Bordeaux, Sauvignon Blanc is blended with Sémillon to create fuller-bodied white wines.

Marlborough (New Zealand) defines the modern New World style with bold fruit-driven character.

Cool-climate regions in Australia (Adelaide Hills, parts of New South Wales) also excel with the grape.

In the USA, especially Napa Valley, Sauvignon Blanc is often made in an oaked style known as “Fumé Blanc”.

Food Pairing Style

The high acidity and aromatic profile make it perfect with salads, pan-seared fish, goat cheese, and fresh cheese platters with nuts and fruits.

Indian pairings include malai chicken tikka, masala papad and dahi kebab.

Sauvignon Blanc – Brands in the Indian Market (Mumbai Pricing)

Argentina

Trapiche Rs 1770

Australia

Metal Label Padthaway Rs 2525
Petaringa Adelaide Hills Rs 4500

Austria

Sattlerhoff, Südsteiermark Rs 2988

Chile

Carta Vieja Rs 1446
Ventisquero Clásico Rs 1550
Luis Felipe Edwards Rs 1600
Antares Rs 1650
Mancura Etnia Rs 1795
Isla de Maipo Rs 1950
DBR Lafite, Los Vascos Rs 2480

Bordeaux

Premius Rs 2150
Esprit de Bacchus Rs 2250
Chateau Goumin Rs 2399
DBR Lafite Légende Rs 2750
Château Bonnet Rs 2779
Michel Lynch Rs 3099
Clarendelle Rs 4983

France (Other Regions)

Early Dark Gaillac Rs 1975
Pascal Jolivet Attitude Rs 3000
Fournier Pouilly-Fumé Rs 5195
Fournier Sancerre Rs 5395

New Zealand (Marlborough)

Allan Scott Rs 2495
Brancott Estate Rs 2500
Saint Clair Rs 3776
Dog Point Rs 4258
Cloudy Bay Rs 8750

South Africa

Niel Joubert Rs 1895
MAN Family Rs 1995
Stonecross Rs 2160
Nederburg Rs 2450
Vinologist Rs 2592
Thelema Rs 2905

USA

Dry Creek Fumé Blanc Rs 2950
Honig Vineyards Rs 4453