Sémillon (France)
In France, the Sémillon grape is grown mostly in Bordeaux.
Typical Flavors
 Lemon |
 Apple |
 Pear |
 Apricot |
 Grass |
 Vanilla |
 Butter |
 Spices |
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.
Profile
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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Food Pairing
 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.
Pairing Suggestions
Excellent Pairing:
Clams. Mussels. Shellfish.
Lobster. Salmon.
Pork. Veal. Chicken.
Pasta Salads.
Cheese:
Blue Cheese.
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The Ideal Glass
The Montrachet glass is perfect for full-bodied white wines such as:
The wide bowl steers the wine to the sensitive parts of the tongue, ensuring that the acidity creates a harmonious balance with the sweet aromas of aged wines.
The wide bowl allows the full bouquet of aromas to develop, and minimise the risk for it to be over-concentrated.
Blends
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.
The river Gironde splits the area in the famous Left Bank (Southwest) and the Right Bank (Northeast), where two very different famous blends are produced.
On the Left Bank, Cabernet Sauvignon is the primary grape, on the Right Bank, Merlot is the primary grape.
Bordeaux Blanc
Bordeaux Blanc
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Entre-Deux-Mers
Sémillon
Sweet Wines
Sauternes (Sweet)