Fie Gris

The Fié Gris grape (also known as Fié, Fiét, or Sauvignon Rose) is a rare and historically intriguing variety in French viticulture. It is generally considered a pink-berried mutation of Sauvignon Blanc, rather than its ancestor, and has been cultivated for centuries, with some old vines exceeding 100 years of age.

Today, Fié Gris is grown in very small quantities, most notably in Touraine in the Loire Valley. It remains uncommon due to its low yields and the limited number of producers willing to cultivate and vinify it.

As a single-varietal wine, Fié Gris shares the freshness and acidity of Sauvignon Blanc but typically offers a more aromatic and textured profile. It often displays pronounced floral and stone fruit notes, with added richness and complexity compared to its more widely known counterpart.