Sauvignon gris
This cultivar is a grey mutation of Sauvignon blanc
Imported from ENTAV, France in 2013.
First grafted in 2016
in Stellenbosch.
Plantings in 2024:
Foundation Blocks – 419
Mother Blocks - 2021
Description
The description matches that of Sauvignon blanc, except the
skin color of ripe berries, which in this case, is usually grey or sometimes
pink.
Phenology
Time of bud burst: 3 days after Sauvignon blanc
Time of maturity: early mid season, same as Sauvignon blanc.
Production
Sauvignon gris is less productive than Sauvignon blanc.
Susceptibility to
diseases and pests
The susceptibility of this cultivar is very similar to
Sauvignon blanc.
Clone
GX 917 – average production, wine are full bodied and
aromatic
Type of wine/Flavours
Sauvignon Gris typically has a more subdued aromatic profile
compared to Sauvignon Blanc. It features notes of white peach, elderflower,
nectarine, and lavender, with succulent passionfruit and quince flavors in the
mid-palate.
Texture: Wines made from Sauvignon Gris often exhibit a silky texture with a slight waxiness, contributing to a richer mouthfeel. This varietal has high sugar content and good acidity, creating a balance between sweetness and freshness. The overall flavor is rounder and less aggressive compared to Sauvignon Blanc
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