March 20, 2024
For a grape that’s so universally loved, Sauvignon Blanc has a surprising number of faces. It can be crisp and mineral-driven or juicy with ripe tropical notes. It can be green and grassy or even round and textured.
Even with all these different expressions, Sauvignon Blanc manages to be relatively predictable — which is probably why so many people tend to gravitate toward it — as the wine often reflects the place it comes from. While there are always exceptions, you’d be safe betting that a bottle from the Loire Valley will lean into its citrus and saline characteristics, whereas a wine from Marlborough, New Zealand, will show off the grape’s more exuberant side with passion fruit and jalapeño notes. Similarly, the steep slopes of Italy’s Alto Adige bring out a certain freshness, and the U.S. offers some complex, richer versions of the variety. With all of these options, there’s definitely a Sauvignon Blanc for every type of wine lover out there.
We tasted through the full spectrum of Savvy B’s and rounded up our favorites from each category. Here are the top 30 Sauvignon Blancs for 2024.
Best Sauvignon Blancs Under $25
Sophie Bertin Sauvignon Blanc 2022
This wine is a collaboration between Sancerre-based wine-grower and merchant Eric Louis and winemaker Sophie Bertin. Sourced from just outside Sancerre, this is another great value Sauvignon Blanc, especially for those who seek out the more mineral-driven side of the grape. The palate has soft notes of grapefruit, lime, and green apple with chalky minerality and a chiseled acidity.
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