Sauvignon Blanc
White · Light · Dry
Citrus, cut grass, and a wire of acid. Marlborough makes it loudest; Sancerre makes it most refined. Either way, it cuts cleanly through goat cheese, herbs, and anything with shellfish.
Why it works with Asparagus With Maltaise Sauce
Sauvignon Blanc's brightness flatters Asparagus With Maltaise Sauce — clean acid, no weight, lets the vegetables lead.