For wine lovers the world over Sauvignon Blanc remains a perennial favourite.
It’s a grape prized for its racy acidity, pungent tropical and citrus fruit aromas and flavours as well as grassy green notes.
Over the past year, Decanter‘s experts have tasted hundreds of the world’s best examples – from the grape’s homeland of the Loire in France, to popular styles from New Zealand, via Chile, Italy, Australia and the US – and not forgetting classic Bordeaux Blanc.
We have whittled our recommendations down to 17 current releases rated 90 points or more, starting from the pocket-friendly price of £12.50, to cellar-worthy investment wines that will set you back a cool £300 a bottle.
Scroll down to see 15 current-release Sauvignon Blancs tasted by Decanter
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Decanter cellar: 15 must-try Sauvignon Blanc
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