In France, the Sémillon grape is grown mostly in Bordeaux.
Lemon |
Apple |
Pear |
Apricot |
Grass |
Vanilla |
Butter |
Candied Ginger |
Typical Sémillon flavors are Lemon, Apple, Pear, Apricot, and Green Papaya, with notes of Grass and Vanilla, combined with a Waxy taste (Lanolin).
Depending on production and climate, Sémillon can range from tasting like zesty Sauvignon Blanc to creamy oaked Chardonnay.
Sémillon often has a full body much like Chardonnay, but with flavors more like Pinot Gris or Sauvignon Blanc.
SUGAR | Dry | ||
BODY | Medium - Full | ||
FRUIT | Medium | ||
ACIDITY | Medium - Low | ||
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Shrimps |
Fish |
Seafood |
Lobster |
Tapas |
Salads |
Pasta |
Rice |
Chili |
Chicken |
Pork |
Veal |
Semillon is "The ultimate food wine".
Unoaked Semillon can be Fresh and Zippy. Perfect for White Fish and Shellfish.
Lightly oaked, it can be perfect for Richer Seafood like Lobster and Salmon.
More oaked, Semillon pairs well with Chicken, Veal, and Pork.
Excellent Pairing:
Clams. Mussels. Shellfish.
Lobster. Salmon.
Pork. Veal. Chicken.
Pasta Salads.
Cheese:
Blue Cheese.
Roquefort. Gorgonzola.
Danablue. Stilton.
Semillon-Sauvignon blends such as white Bordeaux blends, are typically oaked.
These wines pair well with rich seafood like crab, fish pie, and salmon dishes, as well as with spicy pork, and Indian dishes with curries, mustard sauces, or coconut milk sauces.