World competition
The best Sauvignon Blancs from 2022
The outstanding aromatic qualities of Sauvignon make it one of the most popular grape varieties in the world.
The best Sauvignon Blancs in the world met in Brussels to show which of them won the gold and silver medals in this category. There was an unprecedented number of awards for «Qaked Sauvignons»..
Am «Concours Mondial du Sauvignon 2022» – the largest and most important international competition dedicated exclusively to the Sauvignon grape variety – 1,120 wines from 23 producing countries took part. In addition to the gold and silver medals, the «Concours Mondial du Sauvignon» special trophies to the participants who achieved the highest score in special categories such as Sauvignon Blend, Oaked Sauvignon, Sweet Sauvignon and Best Sauvignon in the Competition.
This year, an unprecedented number of wines with oak barrels were entered into the competition – 225 or one fifth of all wines entered. Most of the Sauvignon wines with oak barrels came from Styria and Bordeaux. And they did very well: 35% of them received medals.
In 2022, the first five countries by number of medals are France, Austria, Italy, South Africa and the Czech Republic.
The region with the most awards this year is the Loire Valley with 100 medals. Styria is in second place with 71 awards, and Friuli and Bordeaux share third place with 22 medals each.
Within the Loire Valley, the leading appellations are Touraine (34), Sancerre (23) and Pouilly Fumé (12). Touraine Chenonceaux did particularly well: 63 % of the wines submitted from this appellation were awarded prizes. The Denis Dubourdieu Trophy 2022 for the best Sauvignon of the competition was also awarded to a wine from Touraine Chenonceaux – the Domaine Jean Christophe Mandard Blanc 2020.
The competition aims to:
- Promote good quality wines from the Sauvignon grape variety.,
- To promote the production and conscious consumption of Sauvignon wines.
- To introduce the public to this multi-faceted and versatile grape variety
- Dthe Sauvignon grape variety enjoys great recognition and popularity at international level, both with the trade and with consumers, and
- The popularity of Sauvignon Blanc.
Here you have the list of the best Sauvignon Blancs from South Africa.
Diemersdal
The Journal – Sauvignon Blanc – 2021
Gold Medal – Revelation South Africa
The Journal Sauvignon Blanc is at the top of the range from Durbanville-based winery Diemersdal and is clearly designed to make a statement. While the first 2019 (90 points in last year’s Prescient Sauvignon Blanc Report) shone with fynbos, citrus, peach, blackcurrant, vanilla and some lye character on the nose and an exceptionally rich and intense palate, the 2020 seems to have more composure.
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Aktion
DIEMERSDAL
The Journal – Sauvignon Blanc – 2020
CHF 23.90 instead of CHF 29.90
Cederberg
Sauvignon Blanc – 2021
Silver Medal
An aromatic Sauvignon Blanc with a combination of tropical aromas, citrus, green gooseberry and guava with hints of asparagus and green fig. A refreshing, crisp acidity rounds out the initial sense of creaminess on the mid palate.
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CEDERBERG
Sauvignon Blanc – 2021
CHF 15.90 instead of CHF 19.90
Ghost Corner
The Bowline – Sauvignon Blanc – 2019
Silver Medal
Sailors call the bowline the “king of knots” – a strong, simple knot that symbolises union, perfection and eternal devotion. This white blend ties the “knot” between Sauvignon Blanc and Semillon. An elegant Bordeaux blend with aromas of ripe fruit such as white pear and fig with a subtle layer of toasted almond. A fresh and crisp palate with a touch of well-integrated oak that adds to the richness and complexity of the wine.
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GHOST CORNER
The Bowline – Sauvignon Blanc – 2019
CHF 23.90 instead of CHF 29.90
Uva Mira
Sing a Wing – Sauvignon Blanc – 2021
Silver Medal
Floral, pure and intriguing with notes of delicate white elderberry and lily with chalky minerality. This wine exudes sheer elegance and grace on the palate with seductive white flowers, exotic guava and hints of blackcurrant. The texture is soft with a dry, mineral, endless finish.
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UVA MIRA
Sing a Wing – Sauvignon Blanc – 2020
CHF 23.90 instead of CHF 29.90
Ghost Corner
Wild Fermented Sauvignon Blanc – 2020
An enticing Sauvignon Blanc with aromas of white pear, quince and crushed pineapple on the nose. A rich and creamy palate with lingering flavours of apricot and nectarines. A uniquely produced Sauvignon that is truly unforgettable.
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GHOST CORNER
Wild Fermented – Sauvignon Blanc – 2019
CHF 19.90 instead of CHF 29.90
Edition of the «Concours Mondial du Sauvignon», from 28/03/2022
All prices in CHF incl. VAT. Daily price from 29.04.2022.
Offers valid while stocks last. Errors and price changes subject to change.
