Sémillon/Semillon Flashcards
The climates Sémillon/Semillon likes to grow in are:
- Moderate* Warm
The spelling for Sémillon/Semillon in France is:
Sémillon
The spelling for Sémillon/Semillon where English is spoken is:
Semillon, without the accent over the e
What are the typical aromas/flavors of a young Sémillon/Semillon?
- Green apple* Lemon/citrus* Grass
What is Sémillon/Semillon’s range of body and acidity?
- Light bodied to full bodied* Medium acidity to high acidity
What is France’s most important region for Sémillon?
Bordeaux
What are the styles of Sémillon produced in Bordeaux?
Still wines, both dry and sweet
What is the grape used to blend with Sémillon in wines labeled Bordeaux AOC?
Sauvignon Blanc
Where is Sauternes AOC?
It is a sub-region within Bordeaux.
Sauternes AOC wines are always:* dry, sparkling, not affected by Botrytis* sweet, still, always affected by Botrytis
Sweet, still, always affected by Botrytis
What is the most important white grape grown in Sauternes AOC?
Sémillon
Botrytis/noble rot greatly affects which white grape varietal in Sauternes AOC: Sémillon or Sauvignon Blanc?
Sémillon
What is the typical flavor profile of Sauternes AOC?
- Apricots/stone fruits * concentrated/extra-ripe/dried* Vanilla* Crème Brûlée* Caramel, honeycomb (on aged Sauternes)
Where in the English-speaking world is Semillon heavily planted?
Australia, especially in the Hunter Valley and Barossa Valley.## FootnoteHunter Valley region is roughly 3 hours’ drive north/northwest of Sydney.
Describe the style of Semillon that’s typical for the Hunter Valley.
- Dry* Light bodied* Low alcohol* Neutral flavors in its youth* Honeyed and nutty flavors when it is aged
Are Hunter Valley Semillons typically made in inert vessels or in new oak?
Today most Hunter Valley Semillons are made in inert vessels.## FootnoteIn the past these wines used to see more oak but generally the style has changed.
Besides Hunter Valley, name one other appellation in Australia known for its Semillon.
Barossa Valley
What’s the typical style of Barossa Valley Semillon?
There isn’t a typical style; many styles are made.Barossa Valley Semillons can be light-bodied and unoaked (like Hunter Valley Semillons) or they can be full-bodied and matured in oak.
