Sémillon (France)
In France, the Sémillon grape is mostly grown in Bordeaux.
Sémillon Flavors
Typical Sémillon flavors are Lemon, Apple, Pear, Apricot, and Green Papaya, with notes of Grass and Vanilla, combined with a Waxy taste (Lanolin).
 Lemon |
 Apple |
 Pear |
 Apricot |
 Grass |
 Vanilla |
 Butter |
 Candied Ginger |
Sémillon Profile
Sémillon often has a full body much like Chardonnay, but with flavors more like Pinot Gris or Sauvignon Blanc.
| SUGAR: | Dry 3g/l |
| BODY: | Medium - Full |
| FRUIT: | Medium |
| ACIDITY: | Medium - Low |
| ALCOHOL: | 11-13% ABV |
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Serving temperature: 8-10°C (46-50°F) Oaked 10-12°C (50-54°F) |
Sémillon Food Pairing
Semillon is "The ultimate food wine".
It is perfect for rich Seafood like Lobster and Salmon.
More oaked, Semillon pairs well with Chicken, Veal, and Pork.
 Shrimps |
 Fish |
 Seafood |
 Lobster |
 Tapas |
 Salads |
 Pasta |
 Rice |
 Chili |
 Chicken |
 Pork |
 Veal |
Excellent Pairings
Clams. Mussels. Shellfish.
Lobster. Salmon.
Pork. Veal. Chicken.
Pasta Salads.
The Ideal Glass for Sémillon
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The Chardonnay Glass was designed for enjoying full-bodied white wines. They have a wider bowl and a tapered top to enhance the buttery and oaky notes found in aged wines. 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 the wine. The wide bowl allows the full bouquet of aromas to develop. It also reduces the risk for over-concentrated aromas. |
Sémillon Cheese Pairing
Brie or Camembert
These creamy, rich cheeses complement the full, round mouthfeel of a full-bodied Sémillon. The buttery flavors in both the wine and the cheese enhance each other beautifully.
Gruyère and Comté
The nutty, slightly sweet flavors of these cheeses pair well with the complex fruit and oak characteristics of a full-bodied white wine. The firm cheese texture adds a pleasant contrast to the richness of the wine.
Munster And Époisses
A rich and pungent washed-rind cheese provides a bold contrast to the refinement of a full-bodied Sémillon.
Aged Gouda
Aged Gouda, with its caramel and butterscotch notes, matches the depth and complexity of a full-bodied Sémillon. The wine’s acidity helps balance the cheese’s rich flavors.Havarti
The creamy and mild flavor of Havarti pairs well with the rich and buttery texture of a full-bodied Sémillon, making for a delightful and balanced pairing.
Aged Cheeses
The crystalline texture and savory, nutty flavor of aged chesses will complement the undertones of a full-bodied Sémillon.
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Semillon-Sauvignon 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.
Bordeaux Wines
Bordeaux is the most famous wine region in the world.
The region is dominated by red wines (90%).
The river Gironde splits the area in the Left Bank and the Right Bank:
Left Bank Wines
Bordeaux Rouge
Cabernet Sauvignon
Médoc
Margaux
Graves
Pessac-Léognan
Right Bank Wines
Bordeaux Rouge
Merlot
Saint-Emilion
Pomerol
White Wines
Bordeaux Blanc
Pessac Léognan
Entre-Deux-Mers
Sémillon
Sweet Wines
Sauternes (Sweet)
Sparkling
Red Grapes
66% Merlot
22% Cabernet Sauvignon
10% Cabernet Franc
1% Malbec
1% Petit Verdot
White Grapes
47% Sémillon
45% Sauvignon Blanc
5% Muscadelle