Sauvignon

American

[soh-vin-yohn, soh-vee-nyawn] / ˌsoʊ vɪnˈyõʊ̃, soʊ viˈnyɔ̃ /

noun

a small blue-black grape grown primarily in the Médoc region of Bordeaux, in SW France, and highly prized in winemaking.

Etymology

Origin of Sauvignon

Example Sentences

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Sancerre is one of France's most famous wine-making regions, located in the central Loire Valley, where its famously crisp whites are produced from 100 percent Sauvignon Blanc and its reds with Pinot Noir.

From Barron's • Jan. 6, 2026

If your family leans wine, pick a single bottle that actually suits the meal: something crisp and acidic like a zippy Sauvignon Blanc, a light-bodied floral Beaujolais or even a gently funky orange wine.

From Salon • Nov. 25, 2025

For the contest, each team was given a base wine, for example Cabernet Sauvignon, and then mixed in other varietals to create a unique blend.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 27, 2025

For several years, Red Stitch produced only a Cabernet Sauvignon, making about 100 cases.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 9, 2025

"Excuse me," Joe said, reaching for a bottle of Sauvignon Blanc.

From Joe Burke's Last Stand by Wetterau, John Moncure

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