Babich Black Label Sauvignon Blanc 2024

Category:
 
White Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
White Wines
Producer:
 
Babich
Label Name:
 
Black Label Sauvignon Blanc
Vintage:
 
2024
Country:
 
New Zealand
Region:
 
Marlborough
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13%
Grape(s):
 
Sauvignon Blanc
Acidity:
 
5
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
8-10°C

Awards/Ratings
James Suckling ~91-92 pts (2024); Decanter World Wine Awards recognition (2025); 28, RS 3

Tasting Note
Perfumed tropical-citrus nose of passionfruit, lime, gooseberry and blackcurrant leaf with herbal boxwood. Mid-palate shows honeydew, grapefruit and mineral spice; soft, textured mouthfeel with a lingering citrus-spice finish.

Food Pairing
Western: oysters, grilled prawns, ceviche, goat cheese, fresh salads, roast chicken. Asian: sushi/sashimi, Thai green curry, Vietnamese spring rolls, mild chicken korma.

Production Method
Mostly cool stainless-steel fermentation with a small portion in old oak barriques; ~15% malolactic fermentation; clarified with plant proteins and bottled under screwcap.

Vineyard Info
Babich Wines, family-owned since 1916. Black Label is sourced from estate Marlborough vineyards (range launched 2005) and crafted for food-focused, textured Sauvignon Blancs.