1. A white wine grape variety and the wine made from it, known for its crisp, aromatic character; widely grown in France, California, New Zealand and other wine regions
   "The Sauvignon blanc had typical notes of gooseberry and grass"

1. A popular white wine made from Sauvignon grapes, known for its crisp, herbaceous flavours and often notes of citrus and tropical fruits
   "The Sauvignon Blanc paired perfectly with the grilled asparagus";
   - Sauvignon
    
2. A variety of white wine grape, originally from France, known for producing crisp, aromatic wines with flavours of green apple, grass, and gooseberry; also refers to the wine made from these grapes
   "We enjoyed a glass of chilled Sauvignon Blanc with our seafood";
   - Sauvignon

Derived forms: Sauvignon blancs

Type of: common grape vine, vinifera, vinifera grape, Vitis vinifera, white wine

Encyclopedia: Sauvignon blanc