sauvignon blanc
- a white grape of Bordeaux, used in making such wines as Graves and Sauternes
- a dry white wine made entirely or mainly from this grape, esp. in California
See sauvignon blanc in American Heritage Dictionary 4
(sō-vē-nyôɴˈ bläɴˈ)
noun In both senses also called
Fumé Blanc.
- A variety of grape originally grown in France and now cultivated in many other wine-producing regions as well, including the United States, Chile, and Australia.
- A light white wine made from this grape.