Semillon is a white grape grown in
moderate and warm climates
Semillon wine typically have
simple primary flavours of apple, lemon and grass, ranging from medium to high acidity and light to full in body
Some Semillon can age well, producing
dried fruit, nuts, honey
Where is Semillon grown in France?
Bordeaux
What is the AOC in Bordeaux most associated with Semillon?
Sauternes AOC, sweet white wine made from grapes that have been concentrated by botrytis, medium to high alcohol, full bodied, high acid. Pronounced stone fruit, smoke and vanilla (from oak). Can produced dried fruit, honey, caramel
Where is Semillon grown in Australia?
Hunter Valley; Barossa Valley