Vasse Felix Semillon Sauvignon Blanc

 The blend of Semillon and Sauvignon Blanc is essentially only produced in Bordeaux and Margaret River. White Bordeaux has become quite unpopular, certainly in comparison with White Burgundy or Rhône wine. Yet such a blend has advantages over the world beater of New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc. The 2021 Vasse Felix Semillon Sauvignon Blanc clearly demonstrates this. 

 

The Semillon component in this wine delivers citrus and green apple flavours on the palate rather than the gooseberry flavours and grassy notes of New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc. As a result, this wine has a fuller mouthfeel.The Sauvignon Blanc component delivers freshness. Overall, this is a balanced wine. The acidity is high, but not unpleasant.

Score: 89/++