Brief Introduction:
This white wine grape is native to Bordeaux, where it is primarily used to blend with Sauvignon Blanc, as its rich texture balances the Sauvignon’s natural acidity. Semillon also works well when blended with Chardonnay, providing weight and richness without diverting aromatic delicacy. Increasingly, Semillon is seen as the basis for single-grape wines, especially in the U.S. and Australia, where it makes a soft, medium-bodied, sometimes pleasantly musky white wine.

Flavor characteristics:
Lemons, pears, saffron, grass, asparagus, vanilla, sweet wood