Wine Encyclopedia/White Grapes/Sémillon
White WineBordeaux, France

Sémillon

Also known as: Semillon

A golden-skinned grape that produces rich, waxy wines often blended with Sauvignon Blanc. It's susceptible to noble rot, making it essential for the world's greatest sweet wines.

BodyFull
AcidityLow
SweetnessDry
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Hunter Valley Sémillon is unique - it's picked early, fermented dry, and develops toast and honey notes with age without oak.

👃 Tasting Notes

Primary Flavors

LemonApplePapaya

Secondary Flavors

HoneyLanolinBeeswaxToast

Aromas

GrassFigMarmalade

🌍 Famous Wine Regions

Sauternes

France
Legendary dessert wines

World's greatest sweet wines from noble rot

Graves

France
White Bordeaux

Blended with Sauvignon Blanc for complexity

Hunter Valley

Australia
Age-worthy dry wines

Unique toasty, honeyed age development

Margaret River

Australia
Elegant balance

Bordeaux-style blends

🍽️ Perfect Food Pairings

Lobster
Foie gras
Roquefort cheese
Rich fish dishes
Crème brûlée (sweet)

🌡️ Serving Guide

Temperature

10-13°C (50-55°F)

Glass Type

White Burgundy glass

Aging Potential

5-30+ years for quality examples

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