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Sémillon

The fungi be thanked

The Sémillon grape is the basis of the legendary sweet wines of Sauternes. Its origins are there, in the southern part of the Bordeaux region. Its secret to success is its susceptibility to the Botrytis fungus, which pierces the skin of the ripe berries. Thus the water evaporates, and the sugar in the fruits concentrates. The musts are as thick as syrup. They present the citrus-fresh, fruity aromas of the Sémillon varieties. In addition, the Botrytis fungus contributes complex notes of honey, dry apricot and candied orange to the wine. The Sémillon is closely related to the Sauvignon blanc, and almost all sweet wines from Sauternes and its surroundings contain a small proportion of Sauvignon. The dry whites from Bordeaux are the opposite: the Sémillon mostly plays the supporting role. In early-19-century South Africa, Sémillon was the most planted grape. However, only vanishingly small quantities still grow there today. However, the vine has since taken root in California and Australia.

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Parker 88 Points
La Clarté de Haut-Brion 2013

La Clarté de Haut-Brion 2013

AC Pessac-Léognan, 750 ml
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Paveil de Luze Blanc 2020

AC Bordeaux, 750 ml
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Parker (91-93) Points
Château Doisy-Védrines 2019
Only 6 Bottles

Château Doisy-Védrines 2019

AC Barsac Cru classé, 375 ml
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Secret de Château Biac 2015

AC Cadillac, 500 ml
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Parker 89-91 Points
Clos Floridène blanc 2018

Clos Floridène blanc 2018

AC Graves, 750 ml
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Parker 94 Points
La Mission Haut-Brion blanc (ex Laville) 2011
Only 1 Bottle
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Parker 92 Points
Château Latour-Martillac blanc 2017
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Parker (91-93) Points
Château Raymond-Lafon 2018

Château Raymond-Lafon 2018

AC Sauternes, 750 ml

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