SMILEY® Sauvignon Blanc
SMILEY® Sauvignon Blanc is crafted as the epitome of a French Sauvignon Blanc – crisp, fresh and charming – made to enjoy with good friends, good food and good times. Sourced from some of the finest Sauvignon Blanc terroirs in Gascogne and Southwest France, this cuvée is produced under the Vin de France designation in collaboration with Château de l’Orangerie (Famille Icard), focusing on fruit purity and easy, everyday drinkability.
The wine shows a pale yellow colour with golden reflections, signalling freshness and youth. The nose is expressive, fine and elegant, revealing floral notes of acacia and honeysuckle with white-fleshed fruits such as pear and apple, plus hints of citrus and gentle herbaceous tones typical of Sauvignon Blanc.
On the palate, SMILEY® Sauvignon Blanc opens round, velvety and charming, then evolves towards a beautiful balance between acidity and sweetness. Expect juicy white fruits, subtle passionfruit/gooseberry accents, fresh herbs and a clean, zesty profile. The floral finish leaves a lingering sensation of aromatic sweetness and delicacy, making this a highly approachable, food-friendly white.
Winemaking is geared towards preserving freshness: grapes are harvested at precise ripeness, often picked at night to protect aromatics, delicately pressed on arrival and fermented at cool temperatures in stainless-steel tanks. Bottling is done early after light fining to lock in the wine’s crisp, fruity and floral character. Alcohol typically sits around 11–11.5% ABV, keeping the style light, refreshing and ideal for warm climates and casual occasions in Malaysia, Singapore and across Asia.
For pairing, SMILEY® Sauvignon Blanc is best enjoyed well-chilled as an apéritif, with seafood platters, grilled fish, shellfish, exotic salads, sushi, and light Asian dishes – anything that benefits from bright acidity and a clean, citrus-floral lift.
Q: What is SMILEY® Sauvignon Blanc?
A: SMILEY® Sauvignon Blanc is a French white wine made from 100% Sauvignon Blanc grapes grown in Gascogne and Southwest France, under the Vin de France designation. It’s crafted to be crisp, fresh and charming, with an expressive floral and white-fruit profile.
Q: How does SMILEY® Sauvignon Blanc taste?
A: The wine is pale yellow with golden reflections, offering a nose of acacia, honeysuckle and white fruit (pear, apple). On the palate it is round, velvety and charming, then moves into a balanced mix of acidity and subtle sweetness, with a floral, delicate finish.
Q: What is the alcohol content of SMILEY® Sauvignon Blanc?
A: SMILEY® Sauvignon Blanc typically has around 11–11.5% ABV, depending on the vintage. Always check the bottle or store listing for the exact alcohol content.
Q: How is SMILEY® Sauvignon Blanc made?
A: Sauvignon Blanc grapes are harvested at precise ripeness, often picked in the cool of the night to preserve freshness, gently pressed and fermented at low temperatures in stainless-steel tanks. After light fining, the wine is bottled early to capture its fresh and fruity character.
Q: What food pairs well with SMILEY® Sauvignon Blanc?
A: It is ideal served chilled with seafood plates and exotic salads, and also pairs nicely with sushi, grilled vegetables, light fish dishes and fresh summer salads.
