sauvignon blanc
sauvignon blanc is the French term for the white wine produced from the grape.
When you want to add a more specific regional touch to your description, you might use the term Sancerre. In the Loire Valley region, you may also encounter the term Blanc Fumé, which is a regional variation used interchangeably with sauvignon blanc.
Meaning: white wine produced from the grape (noun)
Is it said differently in some regions?
In the Loire Valley, the variation Blanc Fumé is often used to refer to this type of wine. Additionally, Sancerre is used when referring specifically to the regional expression of this wine.
Did you know?
- The name sauvignon may be derived from the Gallo-Roman person's name 'Salvinius'.
- While 'sauvignon' is often associated with the word 'sauvage' meaning 'wild' by English speakers, the true origin of the name remains a mystery to linguists.
- In French culture, sauvignon blanc is often associated with the 'terroir' of the Loire Valley, where the soil's specific mineral composition is believed to change the wine's flavor.
Examples in context
- Ce fromage se marie bien avec le sauvignon blanc.This cheese pairs well with sauvignon blanc.This sentence is useful for learning how to describe food pairings using sauvignon blanc.Tatoeba #6596486 by Eccles17, translation #6596479 by Eccles17
- J'apprécie beaucoup le vin Sauvignon Blanc. C'est un excellent choix pour accompagner les fruits de mer.I really enjoy Sauvignon Blanc wine. It's an excellent choice to pair with seafood.
- Je préfère le sauvignon blanc au rouge.I prefer sauvignon blanc to red wine.
- Nous avons acheté un sauvignon blanc délicieux.We bought a delicious sauvignon blanc.
Example conversation
Hugo and Chloé are ordering drinks at a restaurant.
- HugoQue veux-tu boire, Chloé ?What do you want to drink, Chloé?
- ChloéJe voudrais un sauvignon blanc, s'il vous plaît.I would like a sauvignon blanc, please.
- HugoC'est un bon choix pour l'apéritif.That is a good choice for an aperitif.
- ChloéOui, j'adore ce vin blanc.Yes, I love this white wine.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries blanc, sauvignon, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
