White Wines: Fume Blanc

White Wines: Fume Blanc

The Sauvignon Blanc grape hails from the Loire Valley of France, at Sancerre and Pouilly-Fume. Sauvignon Blanc is also found in the Bordeaux region of France, where it is blended with Semillon and Muscadelle to make White Bordeaux wines. Some California wineries produce wine of similar style, often called White Meritage. Also in California, the term Fume Blanc is used for the wine. New Zealand has had great success with Sauvignon Blanc, especially in the Marlborough region.

Fume Blanc

Pronounced
(FOO-may BLAHNC)
Appearance
Straw yellow
Body Style
Medium-bodied
Flavors
Apples, lemons, limes, grapefruit, melons, peaches, mangos, herbs, bell peppers, minerals, and grass
Major Source
California; France (Bordeaux and Loire Valley regions); New Zealand; and Washington state
Food Matches
Appetizers
Brie
Camembert
Goat\'s Milk Cheese
Pork
Pasta - White Sauce
Chicken
Turkey
Delicate Fish
Shellfish
Vegetables Dishes