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Sauvignon Blanc and Vin de Constance illustrate two distinct styles that should not be confused.
To get started
Start by distinguishing dry white from sweet wine. Check the wine’s grape: the Sauvignon Blanc listed here is not the grape of Vin de Constance.
Key grapes
Sauvignon Blanc — A crisp white with citrus and herbal notes. Compare a brisk herbal example with a fuller one: ripeness, climate and ageing explain some of the differences.
Compare regions
Compare regions in the same country too: the same grape can produce different wines as climate, site and producer choices change.
Style descriptions are guides, not rules: vintage, vineyard, blending and maturation change the result.
