Blanc Fumé

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Blanc Fumé is an alternative name for Sauvignon Blanc, particularly associated with smoky, flinty-style expressions of the grape.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf Sauvignon Blanc synonym
wine grape variety synonym
agingPotential short to medium term
alternativeNameFor Sauvignon Blanc
aromaIntensity pronounced
aromaProfile flinty notes
mineral notes
smoky notes
associatedCountry France
associatedWineRegion Loire Valley vineyards
surface form: Loire Valley

Sancerre
surface form: Pouilly-Fumé
climatePreference cool climate
commonSynonymLanguage French
commonVinificationGoal express mineral character
preserve acidity
foodPairing asparagus
goat cheese
grilled fish
salads
shellfish
grapeColor green-skinned
grapeSpecies Vitis vinifera
grapeVariety Sauvignon Blanc
labelingContext style-indicative name for Sauvignon Blanc
possibleFermentationVessel oak barrels
primaryFermentationVessel stainless steel
primaryGrapeUse still white wine
servingTemperature 8–12 °C
typicalAcidity high
typicalAlcoholLevel medium
typicalBody light to medium
typicalFlavorNote citrus
gooseberry
green apple
wet stone
usedInLabeling yes
wineColor white
wineStyleAssociation flinty
smoky

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Sauvignon Blanc synonym Blanc Fumé