Wine pairing guide
Sauvignon Blanc pairings: cheese, charcuterie & more
Sauvignon Blanc is the goat cheese wine: fresh chèvre, Crottin de Chavignol and feta. Its sharp acid and herbal notes match tangy cheese, briny olives and fresh vegetables.
- Body
- Tannin
- Acidity
- Sweetness
Serve: 45–50°F
#1Fresh ChèvreTang meets tang; acid on acid makes both taste creamier.#2Crottin de ChavignolFrom Sancerre's own village. The textbook regional match.
#3Sainte-Maure de TouraineLoire goat cheese with a Loire wine.
Zippy, grassy and citrusy. It shines with tangy, fresh and herbal foods, and it's the best white for a vegetable-heavy board.
The best pairings for Sauvignon Blanc
| Pair it with | Why it works | Rule |
|---|---|---|
| Fresh ChèvreCheese | Tang meets tang; acid on acid makes both taste creamier. | What grows together goes together |
| Crottin de ChavignolCheese | From Sancerre's own village. The textbook regional match. | What grows together goes together |
| Sainte-Maure de TouraineCheese | Loire goat cheese with a Loire wine. | What grows together goes together |
| FetaCheese | Salty brine and bright citrus. | Acid cuts richness |
| Whipped FetaSpreads, Jams & Honey | Creamy and salty, cut by crisp acid. | Acid cuts richness |
| BurrataCheese | Fresh cream and a squeeze-of-lemon wine. | Acid cuts richness |
 Prosciutto di ParmaCured Meat & Seafood | Salty ham against grassy acid, especially with melon. | Salt loves sweet |
| Smoked TroutCured Meat & Seafood | Light smoke and a citrus lift. | Acid cuts richness |
 Castelvetrano OlivesPickles, Olives & Briny | Buttery green olives and a green, herbal wine. | Match the weight |
| Marinated ArtichokesPickles, Olives & Briny | One of the few wines that doesn't turn sweet next to artichoke. | Match the weight |
| PestoSpreads, Jams & Honey | Basil and garlic with an herbal white. | Match the weight |
Skip these with Sauvignon Blanc
- Stilton Heavy blue flattens a light, lean white.
- Chocolate Hazelnut Spread Sweet spreads make it taste sour.
- Smoked Gouda Heavy smoke buries the wine's freshness.
Budget swap
Try a Loire Touraine Sauvignon, or Vinho Verde for an even lighter, cheaper option.
Cheeses on this page: Fresh Chèvre, Crottin de Chavignol, Sainte-Maure de Touraine, Feta, Burrata.
Boards to pour Sauvignon Blanc with
Why these work
- What grows together goes together Foods and drinks from the same region grew up on the same tables, so Manchego and Rioja or Parmigiano and Lambrusco rarely miss.
- Acid cuts richness Bright acid in wine, fruit or pickles rinses butterfat off your palate, so the next bite of a creamy cheese tastes as good as the first.
- Salt loves sweet Salt makes sweetness taste rounder and sweetness makes salt taste less harsh, which is why ham and melon or blue cheese and honey work.
- Match the weight Light with light, bold with bold. A delicate cheese disappears next to a heavy red; a pungent one flattens a crisp white.
Similar bottles: Rosé · Wheat Beer
Sauvignon Blanc pairing questions
What cheese goes with Sauvignon Blanc?
Goat cheese first: fresh chèvre, Crottin de Chavignol, Sainte-Maure. Feta and burrata work too.
Does Sauvignon Blanc go with charcuterie?
With lighter meats: prosciutto, smoked trout, smoked salmon. It's too lean for fatty salami.
Is Sauvignon Blanc good with vegetables?
It's the best wine for them, including hard ones like artichokes and asparagus.
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