Semillon

Sémillon is a golden-skinned grape that is generally used to make both dry and sweet white wines, predominately in France and Australia. It tends to be a supporting grape rather than a standalone varietal. It is grown mainly in the Bordeaux region and southwest France and is usually blended with Sauvignon Blanc and Muscadelle in Bordeaux blanc blends. Low in acid, it also makes excellent sweet wines where it can be the predominant grape such as in the blends from Sauternes and Graves. It produces wines with a full body, low acidity, and sometimes with an oily or fatty texture. It takes to oak rather well, adding smoke and toast flavours to blends. Ageing can develop rich, honey flavours and a lush texture.