Semillon wines are one of the subtle whites in the world of wine. For a low-acid wine, Semillon wines take to bottle age surprisingly well, and it’s often inexpensive enough to make laying some down for five years or so very easy. In Bordeaux, Semillon wine is used to fill out the leaner and higher acid Sauvignon Blanc, and the two complement each other very nicely. Semillon wines are often a brilliant gold color with a soft, full, and sometimes even oily texture, and often shows a scent of figs. It can be made dry or sweet.
Lemon, limes and honey are common in dry styles. Semillon wines will display wood character of toast without being oaked and as they age this toasty character will grow. Some Semillon wine will show a mineral or steely character with tight acid structure. Botrytis-affected fruits will produce exotic luscious Semillon wines of ripe peach, apricot and honey. With barrel ageing vanilla, caramel, spicy bacon, coconut, cedar and spice.
Semillon Wine Tip:
Semillon wines go well with seafood and fish – from oysters, clams and scallops to salmon and tilapia.
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