Wines made from Sémillon grapes of Graves
Discover the best wines made with Sémillon as a single variety or as a blend of Graves.
More informations about the variety Sémillon
Sémillon blanc is a grape variety that originated in France (Bordeaux). It produces a variety of grape specially used for wine making. It is rare to find this grape to eat on our tables. Note that this grape variety can also be used for the elaboration of eaux de vie. This variety of vine is characterized by large bunches of grapes, and grapes of large size. Sémillon Blanc can be found in several vineyards: South-West, Languedoc & Roussillon, Cognac, Bordeaux, Armagnac, Provence & Corsica, Loire Valley, Rhone Valley, Savoie & Bugey, Beaujolais.
More informations about the region of Bordeaux
Graves is a wine region on the left bank of the Bordeaux region of France, characterized by the gravel soils that give it its name. Unique among the sub-regions of Bordeaux, Graves is equally respected for its red and white wines. The AOC Graves, which covers both red and white wines, is the catch-all appellation of the district. A typical Graves red is based on the classic Bordeaux grapes, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, with Cabernet Franc, Malbec and Petit Verdot sometimes in a supporting role.
What are the typical flavors of the Sémillon grape variety?
- EarthPresent in 4% of Sémillon
- Citrus fruitPresent in 4% of Sémillon
- MicrobioPresent in 4% of Sémillon
- OakPresent in 4% of Sémillon
- Tree fruitPresent in 4% of Sémillon
- GrapefruitPresent in 3% of Sémillon
- CitrusPresent in 3% of Sémillon
- Tropical fruitPresent in 3% of Sémillon
- Non oakPresent in 3% of Sémillon
- VegetalPresent in 3% of Sémillon
- SpicesPresent in 3% of Sémillon
- TropicalPresent in 2% of Sémillon
- OakyPresent in 2% of Sémillon
- HoneyPresent in 2% of Sémillon
- Red fruitPresent in 2% of Sémillon
- PearPresent in 2% of Sémillon
- LemonPresent in 2% of Sémillon
- ApricotPresent in 2% of Sémillon
- MineralityPresent in 2% of Sémillon
- SmokePresent in 2% of Sémillon