SSB / SBS Blend

The Semillon Sauvignon Blanc blend has been made famous by Margaret River, Western Australia. The varieties match exceptio… nally well, with Sauvignon Blanc lending its aroma and acid, while Semillon gives the wine its structure. It is also made in the Riverina, where the blend is generally riper and fuller in style. The best examples from Australia show gooseberries with nettles and sweet herbs, citrus zest and crunchy acidity.
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    Chateau La Tour Blanche 2010
    • Variety SSB / SBS Blend
    • Vintage 2010
    • Brand Chateau la Tour Blanche
    • Cellaring 15 Plus Years
    • Wine Type Dessert
    • Alcohol Percentage 13.5% Alcohol
    Chateau La Tour Blanche 2010
    "This wine is the result of a very strict selection. Due to a unique know-how ..."
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    • James Suckling
      93 points
    • Antonio Galloni
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    • Neal Martin
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    Chateau Rieussec 2008
    • Variety SSB / SBS Blend
    • Vintage 2008
    • Brand Chateau Rieussec
    • Cellaring 15 Plus Years
    • Wine Type Dessert
    • Alcohol Percentage 13.5% Alcohol
    Chateau Rieussec 2008
    "Brilliant pale golden colour with pale gold hue. On the nose strong botrytis ..."
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    • James Suckling
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    • Antonio Galloni
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    Chateau Rieussec 2015
    • Variety SSB / SBS Blend
    • Vintage 2015
    • Brand Chateau Rieussec
    • Cellaring 15 Plus Years
    • Wine Type Dessert
    • Alcohol Percentage 13.5% Alcohol
    Chateau Rieussec 2015
    "The 2015 Rieussec, a blend of 86% Semillon and 14% Sauvignon Blanc, was picke..."
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    • James Suckling
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    • Antonio Galloni
      97 points
    • Jane Anson
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    Chateau Rieussec Sauternes 2015 375mL
    • Variety SSB / SBS Blend
    • Vintage 2015
    • Brand Chateau Rieussec
    • Cellaring 15 Plus Years
    • Wine Type Dessert
    • Alcohol Percentage 13.5% Alcohol
    Chateau Rieussec Sauternes 2015 375mL
    "The 2015 Rieussec, a blend of 86% Semillon and 14% Sauvignon Blanc, was picke..."
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    • Neal Martin
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    Chateau Suduiraut 2019
    • Variety SSB / SBS Blend
    • Vintage 2019
    • Brand Chateau Suduiraut
    • Cellaring 15 Plus Years
    • Wine Type Dessert
    • Alcohol Percentage 14.5% Alcohol
    Chateau Suduiraut 2019
    "This vintage is a blend of 94% Semillon and 6% Sauvignon Blanc, and has 130 g..."
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    Chateau Suduiraut Sauternes 2010
    • Variety SSB / SBS Blend
    • Vintage 2010
    • Brand Chateau Suduiraut
    • Cellaring 15 Plus Years
    • Wine Type Dessert
    • Alcohol Percentage 14.0% Alcohol
    Chateau Suduiraut Sauternes 2010
    "With the same owner as Chateau Pichon Baron, provenance is perfect for this e..."
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The Semillon Sauvignon Blanc blend has been made famous by Margaret River, Western Australia. The varieties match exceptionally well, with Sauvignon Blanc lending its aroma and acid, while Semillon gives the wine its structure. It is also made in the Riverina, where the blend is generally riper and fuller in style. The best examples from Australia show gooseberries with nettles and sweet herbs, citrus zest and crunchy acidity.

Originally from France's Bordeaux, it is used for White Graves and Sauternes. In Graves, Sauvignon Blanc tends to be the majority of the blend whereas Semillon is dominant in Sauternes.

 

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