Sémillon is the most-planted white grape variety of Bordeaux, where is used in both the great and everyday wines of the region. In a Sauvignon Blanc-based blend, Sémillon adds body and a creamy quality to dry Bordeaux white wines. It is used in fine wines in the Pessac-Léognan area of Graves, as well as in value wines from Entre-Deux-Mers and other Bordeaux appellations.
Sémillon, blended with a small amount of Sauvignon Blanc, is the basis for the great, long-lived and highly prized sweet wine of Sauternes. With potentially high alcohol, full body and enormous complexity, this classic Bordeaux dessert wine exhibits many flavors, including apricot, spice, honey, orange peel, honeysuckle and tropical fruit.
Beyond Bordeaux, Sémillon is made into excellent dry and sweet wines in South Africa and Australia.
Sémillon is the most-planted white grape variety of Bordeaux, where is used in both the great and everyday wines of the region. In a Sauvignon Blanc-based blend, Sémillon adds body and a creamy quality to dry Bordeaux white wines. It is used in fine wines in the Pessac-Léognan area of Graves, as well as in value wines from Entre-Deux-Mers and other Bordeaux appellations.
Sémillon, blended with a small amount of Sauvignon Blanc, is the basis for the great, long-lived and highly prized sweet wine of Sauternes. With potentially high alcohol, full body and enormous complexity, this classic Bordeaux dessert wine exhibits many flavors, including apricot, spice, honey, orange peel, honeysuckle and tropical fruit.
Beyond Bordeaux, Sémillon is made into excellent dry and sweet wines in South Africa and Australia.
Pronunciation
[Seh-mee-YOHN]
Recommended food pairings
Roast chicken, pork with fruit, grilled or stewed fish
Serving temperature
Unoaked 45°, oaked 52°