Sauvignon blanc vs Sémillon

Sauvignon blanc is more acidic, Sémillon is fuller.

Sweetness, body, tannin and acidity are our rating of a typical dry table wine from each grape.

Sauvignon blanc

White · France

grassy, citrus, zesty

Sémillon

White · West of France

waxy, lemon, honeyed with age

Bone dry
Sweetness: Bone dry; Light
Body: Medium; Very low
Tannin: Very low; Very high
Acidity: Medium; 12 to 13.5%
Alcohol: 11 to 13.5%; 7 to 10 °C
Serve at: 8 to 11 °C; South Africa, Chile, New Zealand, California
Regions: France, Australia, Chile, Argentina

Only Sauvignon blanc

Goat cheese and feta
Oysters
Salads
Asparagus and green vegetables

Both pair with

No pairing in common.

Only Sémillon

Chicken
Savoury pies and pastries
Soft and mild cheese
Pork

Sources

Style profiles, pairings and serving figures are our own assessment. Regions and origins: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0); see the Sauvignon blanc and Sémillon pages.