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A grape at its variety best defined in the central vineyards of the Loire,where it produces characteristically aromatic dry wines. In Bordeaux, thedry wines made from it take on a dusty quality, although this is changingdue to earlier picking and improved vinification techniques. The grape alsocontributes to Sauternes and Barsac blends.
Synonyms: Sauvignon jaune, Blanc fume, Surin, Fie dans le Neuvillois,Fume´ blanc, Punechon, Puiechou, Gentin a romorantin, Muskat-silvaner,Savagnin musque.