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Key regions
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Pairings
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Synonyms
Semillon - Rolle is a white blend rather than a single variety, and it traces back to Provence, France.
Structurally it lands at medium body, no tannin, medium-high acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
Look for dried herbs, citrus peel, stonefruit, beeswax and nut.
The regions that matter for it are Côtes de Provence.
In the vineyard it is marked by early ripening, medium vigour and a preference for warm, dry mediterranean.
It blends readily with Ugni Blanc and Clairette.
Watch for the synonyms: Rolle.
At the table it suits scallops in lemon and tomato sauce, steamed barramundi with lime and orange and herbed rice with roast chicken.
Best drunk young.
The structure.
Where it grows.
Blends well with.
Food pairings.
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scallops in lemon and tomato sauce
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steamed barramundi with lime and orange
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herbed rice with roast chicken
Also labelled.
Rolle.
Bottles to look for.
- Bertaud Belieu Cotes de Provence Prestige Blanc, France
- Chateau Barbeyrolles Cotes de Provence Blanc de Blancs, France
- Chateau Calissanne Coteaux d'Aix-en-Provence Blanc, France
- Chateau Calissanne Coteaux d'Aix-en-Provence Clos Victoire Blanc, France
- Chateau de Berne Cotes de Provence Blanc, France
- Chateau de Berne Cotes de Provence Grande Cuvee Blanc, France
- Chateau la Tour de l'Eveque Cotes de Provence Blanc de Blancs, France
- Chateau Leoube Cotes de Provence Blanc de Leoube, France
Semillon - Rolle: common questions
01.What does Semillon - Rolle taste like?+
Semillon - Rolle tastes of dried herbs, citrus peel, stonefruit, beeswax and nut. Structurally it lands at medium body, no tannin, medium-high acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
02.Where is Semillon - Rolle from?+
Semillon - Rolle originates in Provence, France.
03.Where is Semillon - Rolle grown?+
The key regions for Semillon - Rolle are Côtes de Provence.
04.What food pairs with Semillon - Rolle?+
Pour it with scallops in lemon and tomato sauce, steamed barramundi with lime and orange and herbed rice with roast chicken.
05.What else is Semillon - Rolle called?+
Semillon - Rolle is also labelled Rolle.
Keep going: the A to Z grape index, or the wine regions of France.