Semillon

About this grape variety

Sémillon is a thick-skinned, golden white grape most famously used for Sauternes — where botrytis (noble rot) shrivels the berries to concentrate sugars into legendary sweet wine. In dry form Sémillon is the principal grape of Pessac-Léognan whites and shines in Australia's Hunter Valley as a low-alcohol, fresh-when-young, toasty-honeyed-with-age varietal of remarkable longevity. Often blended with Sauvignon Blanc to add body and texture.

Frequently asked questions

How many Semillon wines can I compare on Wine Radar?

Wine Radar compares prices for wines made from Semillon across Portuguese online retailers — 222 in the catalogue.

Which regions produce Semillon wines?

Semillon wines on Wine Radar come mainly from Bordeaux, Alentejo, Douro, Sauternes, Lisboa.

What is Semillon?

Sémillon is a thick-skinned, golden white grape most famously used for Sauternes — where botrytis (noble rot) shrivels the berries to concentrate sugars into legendary sweet wine. In dry form Sémillon is the principal grape of Pessac-Léognan whites and shines in Australia's Hunter Valley as a low-alcohol,…