Semillon

Sémillon is a grape variety of fine, melting texture and quiet, profound tones. Native to the southwest of France, it is characterised in the glass by an almost waxy, viscous texture, carried by aromas of ripe pears, chamomile, hay and dried apricots. While it has historically often shone in the sweet spectrum, when vinified dry it reveals a fascinating, dense structure with moderate acidity that pairs fantastically with creamy dishes or mature cheese.

How lively and precise this characteristic can be interpreted in the dry Bordeaux style is demonstrated by Château Climens with single-varietal bottlings ranging from silky freshness to complex depth. That the variety also shines outside its homeland in interplay with other partners is proven by the Corzano e Paterno estate in Tuscany, where Sémillon, together with Chardonnay and Petit Manseng, lends structure and complexity to a Mediterranean blend.