Savagnin is a white grape variety, with its roots in Jura, France.
The wines show medium body, no tannin, medium-high acidity, dry and high alcohol.
The tasting note runs to nutty, yellow fruit, spice, floral and herbal.
In the cellar it meets neutral oak.
It is planted most seriously in Jura and Valais.
In the vineyard it is marked by late ripening, medium vigour and a preference for cool climates.
It blends readily with Chardonnay.
On other labels it goes by Savagnin, Traminer, Heida and Paien.
At the table it suits aged comté cheese, almond-crusted roast chicken thighs and gruyere cheese soufflé.
Rewards decades in the cellar.
The structure.
Where it grows.
Blends well with.
Food pairings.
Also labelled.
Savagnin, Traminer, Heida, Paien, Nature, Gelber Traminer.
Bottles to look for.
- Allante M. & Boulanger C. Savagnin, Jura, Vin de France
- Anne et Jean-Francois Ganevat Arbois 'Le Clos' Savagnin, Jura, France
- Anne et Jean-Francois Ganevat Cotes du Jura 'Antide', France
- Anne et Jean-Francois Ganevat Cotes du Jura 'Montferrand' Savagnin, France
- Anne et Jean-Francois Ganevat Cotes du Jura 'Sous la Roche' Savagnin, France
- Anne et Jean-Francois Ganevat Cotes du Jura Les Chalasses Marnes Bleues, France
- Anne et Jean-Francois Ganevat Cotes du Jura Les Vignes de Mon Pere, France
- Benedicte & Stephane Tissot Arbois Savagnin Sous Voile, Jura, France
Savagnin: common questions
01.What does Savagnin taste like?+
02.Where is Savagnin from?+
03.Where is Savagnin grown?+
04.What food pairs with Savagnin?+
05.What else is Savagnin called?+
Keep going: the A to Z grape index, or the wine regions of France.