Sémillon

Sémillon — White grape forming the basis of Bordeaux's great sweet Sauternes wines when affected by noble rot. In Australia's Hunter Valley, it.

Regions Where Grown

Bordeaux 105 wines South Eastern Australia 64 wines Sauternes 63 wines Pessac-Léognan 55 wines Margaret River 50 wines Mendoza 43 wines Hunter Valley 40 wines Graves 38 wines Barossa Valley 32 wines South Australia 31 wines Western Cape 27 wines New South Wales 27 wines

Countries

France 382 wines Australia 342 wines South Africa 94 wines United States 64 wines Argentina 57 wines Chile 43 wines Portugal 13 wines Brazil 12 wines

Top Wines

Saint Nicholas Dolce · 4.93★ Sauternes Château d'Yquem · 4.81★ Sólido Passionate · 4.79★ Crème de Tête Sauternes Château Suduiraut · 4.73★ Sauternes d'Yquem Château d'Yquem · 4.70★ L'Extravagant de Doisy-Daëne Sauternes Château Doisy-Daëne · 4.62★ Pessac-Léognan Blanc (Grand Cru Classé de Graves) Château Haut-Brion · 4.62★ Single Vineyard Semillon-Chardonnay Degen · 4.62★

Grape Comparisons

Cabernet Sauvignon vs Sémillon
Chardonnay vs Sémillon
Merlot vs Sémillon
Pinot Noir vs Sémillon
Syrah/Shiraz vs Sémillon
Cabernet Franc vs Sémillon
Grenache vs Sémillon
Sauvignon Blanc vs Sémillon

Wine Styles

Botrytized Late Harvest Rich White

Flavor Notes

Honeysuckle Apricot Dried Apricot Passion Fruit Beeswax Honey Saffron

Winemaking Methods

Cryoextraction

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About Sémillon

Sémillon is a white grape forming the basis of Bordeaux's great sweet Sauternes wines when affected by noble rot. In Australia's Hunter Valley, it produces remarkable dry wines that age from watery simplicity to complex, honeyed richness.

At a Glance

Color
White
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