A WHITE GRAPE
Savagnin
What Savagnin tastes like
Savagnin is a white grape that appears in 10 of the appellations in our table. Where it is grown at its best known, the style is described this way: distinctive, mineral-driven wines including the famous oxidative vin jaune; light reds and crisp whites.
Where Savagnin grows
Our appellations table names Savagnin in 10 wine regions. The ones with the most wines in our database are Arbois (France), Côtes du Jura (France), Jura (France), Arbois Pupillin (France), Château-Chalon (France), Rotalier (France), Côte du Jura (France), Crémant du Jura (France), Arbois, Jura (France) and Macvin du Jura (France).
How the place changes the glass
- Arbois (France): Distinctive, mineral-driven wines including the famous oxidative vin jaune; light reds and crisp whites. Climate: cool continental with continental influence.
- Côtes du Jura (France): Light, mineral-driven reds and whites; Savagnin produces distinctive dry, oxidative whites with walnut character. Climate: cool continental.
- Jura (France): Distinctive oxidative whites (vin jaune) with nutty complexity; also fresh, saline Chardonnays and delicate, mineral reds. Climate: cOOL, continental with late-harvest potential.
- Arbois Pupillin (France): Distinctive oxidative whites (vin jaune-style), mineral whites, elegant light reds, and complex sparkling wines. Climate: cool continental with significant diurnal variation.
What to eat with Savagnin
- In Arbois: Grilled fish, morel mushrooms, Comté cheese, poulet aux morilles.
- In Côtes du Jura: Morel mushrooms, Comté cheese, light meats, white fish.
- In Jura: Comté cheese, truffle dishes, morels, charcuterie, coq au vin.
Savagnin in our cellar
The appellations above account for about 2,347 Savagnin wines in the Sommurai database, which is how we know which regions pour it most.
Grapes to try next
If you like Savagnin, these white grapes are worth a glass: Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Riesling, Pinot Gris, Chenin Blanc and Albarino.
Quick answers
Where is Savagnin grown?
Our appellations table names Savagnin in 10 wine regions, including Arbois (France), Côtes du Jura (France), Jura (France), Arbois Pupillin (France) and Château-Chalon (France).
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