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Pairings
Sauvignon Blanc - Semillon is a white blend rather than a single variety, with its roots in Bordeaux, France.
The wines show medium body, no tannin, high acidity, off-dry and medium alcohol.
The tasting note runs to lemon, grapefruit, asparagus, grassy, straw and fresh herbs.
It is planted most seriously in Graves, Margaret River and Sauternes.
In the vineyard it is marked by early ripening, medium vigour and a preference for moderate.
It blends readily with Muscadelle, Ugni Blanc and Colombard.
At the table it suits thin-sliced octopus drizzled with lime, crêpes and caramel cream and roquefort cheese.
Rewards decades in the cellar.
The structure.
Where it grows.
Blends well with.
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Muscadelle
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Ugni Blanc
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Colombard
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Sauvignon Blanc
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Semillon
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Food pairings.
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Thin-sliced octopus drizzled with lime
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Crêpes and caramel cream
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Roquefort cheese
Bottles to look for.
- Chateau Carbonnieux Blanc, Pessac-Leognan, France
- Chateau d'Arche, Sauternes, France
- Chateau d'Yquem 'Y' Ygrec, Bordeaux, France
- Chateau d'Yquem, Sauternes, France
- Chateau de Fieuzal Blanc, Pessac-Leognan, France
- Chateau de Rayne Vigneau, Sauternes, France
- Chateau Gilette Creme de Tete, Sauternes, France
- Chateau Guiraud 'Le G de Chateau Guiraud' Blanc Sec, Bordeaux, France
Sauvignon Blanc - Semillon: common questions
01.What does Sauvignon Blanc - Semillon taste like?+
Sauvignon Blanc - Semillon tastes of lemon, grapefruit, asparagus, grassy, straw and fresh herbs. The wines show medium body, no tannin, high acidity, off-dry and medium alcohol.
02.Where is Sauvignon Blanc - Semillon from?+
Sauvignon Blanc - Semillon originates in Bordeaux, France.
03.Where is Sauvignon Blanc - Semillon grown?+
The key regions for Sauvignon Blanc - Semillon are Graves, Margaret River and Sauternes.
04.What food pairs with Sauvignon Blanc - Semillon?+
Pour it with thin-sliced octopus drizzled with lime, crêpes and caramel cream and roquefort cheese.
Keep going: the A to Z grape index, or the wine regions of France.