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The principal grape susceptible to botrytis, or "noble rot",in Sauternes and Barsac. Suggestive odors are melon or fig, but quite oftenone is trying to describe the odor and character of botrytized grapes, ratherthan that of the Semillon itself. It is also used to soften still winesmade with the more austere Sauvignon blanc.
Synonyms: Blanc doux, Chevier, Chevrier, Colombier, Crucillant, Hunterriesling (in Australia), Hunter River riesling (in Australia), Riesling(in Australia), Saint-Emilion (in Romania), Semijon, Semillon muscat, Semillonroux.