A WHITE GRAPE
Semillon
What Semillon tastes like
Semillon is a white grape that appears in 11 of the appellations in our table. Where it is grown at its best known, the style is described this way: medium- to full-bodied reds with earthy minerality from gravels; whites are crisp, herbaceous, and age-worthy.
Where Semillon grows
Our appellations table names Semillon in 11 wine regions. The ones with the most wines in our database are Pessac-Léognan (France), Sauternes (France), Bordeaux (France), Graves (France), Graves / Pessac-Léognan (France), Barsac (France), Bergerac (France), Hunter Valley (Australia), Monbazillac (France), Côtes du Marmandais (France) and Classé de Graves (France).
How the place changes the glass
- Pessac-Léognan (France): Medium- to full-bodied reds with earthy minerality from gravels; whites are crisp, herbaceous, and age-worthy. Climate: warm maritime-influenced temperate.
- Sauternes (France): Lusciously sweet, honeyed white wine with complex botrytis character, balancing richness with balancing acidity from noble rot. Climate: maritime temperate with humid autumn mists.
- Bordeaux (France): Structured, age-worthy blends with elegant tannins, complexity, and regional variation between Left and Right Banks. Climate: temperate oceanic, moderate continental influence.
- Graves (France): Medium-bodied to full Cabernet Francs and blends; crisp, herbaceous dry whites. Climate: temperate maritime (Atlantic moderation).
What to eat with Semillon
- In Pessac-Léognan: Roasted meats, herb-crusted fish, asparagus, goat cheese (white).
- In Sauternes: Foie gras, blue cheese, crème brûlée, dried fruit compotes, almond tart.
- In Bordeaux: Roasted lamb, beef bourguignon, duck confit, aged Comté cheese, venison.
Semillon in our cellar
The appellations above account for about 3,315 Semillon wines in the Sommurai database, which is how we know which regions pour it most.
Grapes to try next
If you like Semillon, these white grapes are worth a glass: Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Riesling, Pinot Gris, Chenin Blanc and Albarino.
Quick answers
Where is Semillon grown?
Our appellations table names Semillon in 11 wine regions, including Pessac-Léognan (France), Sauternes (France), Bordeaux (France), Graves (France) and Graves / Pessac-Léognan (France).
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