Notice

Colin Mills, compiler of the Hortus Camdenensis, died in late November 2012 after a short illness. As he always considered the Hortus his legacy, it is his family's intention to keep the site running in perpetuity. It will not, however, be updated in the near future.

Vitis vinifera ‘Sauvignon Blanc’

‘No. 31 - Sauvignon Blanc. White grape, of great reputation in the vineyards near Bordeaux, in which are made the wines of Barsac, Sauterne, &c. Hardy vigorous plant, fruit oval, rather deficient in juice; only commenced bearing in 1841, but appears to produce moderately well.’ [Maro p.28/1844].

 

 

Horticultural & Botanical History

No additional data from the contemporary literature.

 

 

History at Camden Park

Listed in all published catalogues [Vines for Wine only no.8/1843]. For William Macarthur’s comments on this grape see the description.

 

 

Notes

Published Jun 24, 2010 - 01:53 PM | Last updated Jul 21, 2011 - 12:11 PM

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Family Vitaceae
Category
Region of origin

Garden origin, France
Synonyms
Common Name

Grape, Wine Grape
Name in the Camden Park Record

Sauvignon blanc – from Bordeaux

 

 
Confidence level high