Bright, crisp and zesty, there are few better summer wines than Sauvignon Blanc. (Though these Chardonnays are looking pretty delicious and refreshing right now, too!) Hailing from France, this white grape is now planted all over the world, with popular bottlings from its homeland as well as New Zealand, Australia, the United States and beyond. We admit the word “best” is fairly subjective, as Sauvignon preferences are going to vary greatly from person to person. For this list, however, we selected the best Sauvignon Blancs we are currently drinking. After all, our favorites will always change depending on what’s available and what’s singing at a given moment. Without any further delay, here are some of the best Sauvignon Blancs from all over the world at different price points. From the Shop Find Your Wine a Home Our selection of white wine glasses is the best way to enjoy the wine’s subtle aromas and bright flavors. Shop All Wine Glasses The Best Sauvignon Blanc to Drink Right Now Best Splurge Sauvignon Blanc Château Margaux 2021 Pavillon Blanc de Château Margaux (Bordeaux Blanc) Lail 2019 Georgia Sauvignon Blanc (Napa Valley) Best Oak Barrel Sauvignon Blanc Cliff Lede 2021 Sauvignon Blanc (Napa Valley) Brander 2021 Cuvée Nicolas Sauvignon Blanc (Los Olivos District) Best Loire Valley Sauvignon Blanc Henri Bourgeois 2018 Etienne Henri (Sancerre) Domaine des Berthiers 2021 Jean-Claude Dagueneau Saint-Andelain (Pouilly-Fumé) Domaine Masson-Blondelet 2021 Thauvenay (Sancerre) Best Grassy Sauvignon Blanc Husch 2021 Sustainably Farmed Sauvignon Blanc (Mendocino) Best New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc Astrolabe 2020 Kekerengu Coast Sauvignon Blanc (Marlborough) Nautilus 2022 Sauvignon Blanc (Marlborough) Best Sauvignon Blanc to Drink with Tacos J. Lohr 2021 Flume Crossing Sauvignon Blanc (Arroyo Seco) Vignobles André Lurton 2021 Diane by Jacques Lurton Sauvignon Blanc (Entre-Deux-Mers) Best Budget Sauvignon Blanc Noble Vines 2021 242 Sauvignon Blanc (Monterey) Ferruccio Sgubin 2021 Sauvignon (Collio) FAQs What Is the Best Sauvignon Blanc? Whichever one you happen to be drinking! Of note, the Loire Valley’s Sancerre region produces some of the most lauded Sauvignon Blancs in the world. But Bordeaux, California, New Zealand’s Marlborough and other regions produce exceptional bottles, too. What Cheese Goes Best with Sauvignon Blanc? Sauvignon pairs well with a wide array of cheeses. They include fresh cheeses like mozzarella, burrata, chèvre and feta, to name a few examples. This white wine also pairs well with bloomy cheese like Camembert, Brie and others. What Temperature Do You Serve Sauvignon Blanc? Sauvignon Blanc should be served at 45-49°F, to fully appreciate its acidity and freshness. What Does Sauvignon Blanc Taste Like? Sauvignon Blanc is very expressive of its terroir, so its aromas and flavor notes will vary depending on where it is produced. But, typically, this white grape is high in acidity and "full-flavored with mineral, grass and grapefruit notes.” It also delivers light to moderately high alcohol, depending on the climate.