Semillon is one of the Cape's true heritage white varietals, with origins as early as the 17th century (when it became known as Groendruif which translates as Green grape), the grape variety accounted for more than 90% of plantings in the first half of the 19th century.

Originating from Bordeaux, Sémillon thrives worldwide, showcasing a dynamic spectrum of styles. Its signature taste offers zesty citrus, honey, and a hint of nuts. Whether it’s the backbone of luxuriously sweet Sauternes or standing alone in crisp, dry whites, Sémillon effortlessly reveals its versatility and global charm.

Oct 13, 2022 · Semillon is a white wine produced from the grape variety of the same name. It's most frequently associated with the whites wines of Bordeaux, where it is generally blended with...

Find out all about Sémillon wine; how way it tastes, where it grows and what you’ll enjoy eating with it. Sémillon is France’s 4th most planted white wine variety behind Sauvignon Blanc and Chardonnay. The primary fruit flavors in Sémillon wine are lemon, apple, pear and green papaya.

Semillon is one of the base wines used for blending in the Bordeaux region of France. They use it in the production of their renowned dessert wines, like Sauternes that also includes the ingredient called Noble Rot.

May 8, 2020 · Light- to medium-bodied, with trademark waxiness, Sémillon’s aromas include hay, white flowers and lemon in youth. Those notes turn honeyed and toasty with age. It stars in white blends worldwide, especially alongside Sauvignon Blanc in the classic white wines of Bordeaux.

Sémillon is a plump white grape popular in Bordeaux and Australia. It is used to make both dry and sweet wines, with its most popular incarnation as the base for Sauternes. It is thick-skinned and relatively easy to cultivate with a good resistance to disease and a propensity to ripen early.

Jun 10, 2020 · Semillon stands out for its versatility: its unique natural make-up means it produces superb wines right across the style spectrum, from delicate, dry, aromatic, low-alcohol wines to full, round oaky styles and lusciously sweet, dessert wines.

Feb 7, 2024 · Often encountered alone in the Hunter Valley and regularly blended with Sauvignon Blanc for a Bordeaux white, Sémillon is one of the world's great white grapes. The gold-skinned grape produces France's most famous and revered sweet wines.

Semillon, with its long history in Bordeaux, is such a familiar part of the wine world’s furniture that it pops up all over the place – in Greece, in Turkey and in parts of eastern Europe.