Summary

Used in a variety of dry and sweet Botrytis Affected wines, both single varietal wines and blends (often with Sauvignon Blanc), where it contributes weight and texture. In high-volume wines it is prized for its ability to ripen a large crop.

Important Wines

• Barossa Semillon
  (Good)
• Hunter Valley Semillon
  (Very Good to Outstanding)
• Bordeaux or Graves or Pessac-Leognan Blanc
  (Outstanding)
• Sauternes
  (Outstanding)

Regional Synonyms

• Semigion
• Semilao
• Semilion
• Semillon

Percentage of Plantings