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Affinity for oak and its wines can age well.
A major white grape variety in Bordeaux and South-West France, Sémillon (often blended with Sauvignon) produces dry white wines with notes of yellow fruits. However, due to its thin skin and affinity for noble rot Sémillon is better known for its botrytised sweet wines, such as Monbazillac or the very prestigious Château Yquem wines from Sauternes. The latter are highly appreciated for their smoothness and complex bouquet with notes of spices, dried fruits and honey. Sweet white wines with a very good ageing capacity, which are perfect with foie gras, blue cheese or a fruit tart.
- Bordeaux
- South West
- New Zealand
- South Africa
- Chile
- Australia
- United States
Bergerac, Bordeaux, Entre-Deux-Mers, Graves (France) Hunter Valley (Australia)
Barsac, Monbazillac, Sauternes
On the nose citrus and stone fruit aromas dominate. When aged it develops honeyed and nutty notes. It can also be aged in the barrels giving some toasted and vanilla notes. The palate is rich and full combined with a beautiful freshness. The best examples can age for decades.
Often used in blends with Sauvignon Blanc and Muscadelle (Monbazillac, Sauternes). The botrytised grapes then deliver all their sweetness with plenty. Straw yellow colour with golden reflections, limpid robe. Freshness and liveliness. Sweet and syrupy (stronger in alcohol) they are smooth, racy and fragrant, developing languidly in the mouth. Sensual and distinguished, these wines have aromas of honey, apricot, dried citrus fruits, quince, exotic fruits and orange blossom. A real marvel!
Pairs well with fish or poultry dishes in a creamy sauce.
Sweet or syrupy white wines are the classic companions of foie gras. Sweet and sour or spicy dishes from Asian cuisine. Splendid matches with blue cheeses (Bleu d'Auvergne, Roquefort, Fourme d'Ambert...). Desserts: Fruit tarts (tarte tatin).
