Chateau Semonlon, Haut Medoc AC

Additional information

Origin	Bordeaux, France, Haut Medoc
Main grapes	Cabernet Sauvignon
Other grapes	Merlot
Vintage	2021
Bottle sizes	75cl

Description

Château Semonlon is a red Bordeaux classified as a Haut-Médoc, located in Avensan, near Margaux and just a stone’s throw from Château Citran.

The estate is owned by Olivier Dumora, whose great-grandfather, Mr. Lagune, founded the vineyard in 1950. The Dumora family has maintained ownership ever since. Château Semonlon emphasizes traditional winemaking techniques combined with modern practices to enhance the quality of its wines. They practice “lutte raisonnée,” a farming approach that closely aligns with organic and biodynamic principles, though without formal certification.

Château Semonlon spans 7 hectares, featuring soils of muddy gravel interspersed with larger stones and a small percentage of clay. The vineyard is planted with 60% Cabernet Sauvignon and 40% Merlot, with the vines averaging 35 years of age.

Harvesting is done entirely by hand, and traditional winemaking techniques are employed, including fermentation in stainless steel vats. The wine is then aged for one year in second-fill oak barrels.

Annual production is around 45,000 bottles.

Tasting Notes

Chateau Semonlon is an elegant and supple wine. Notes of blackcurrant, blackberry, plum, floral notes and hints of cedar and tobacco. Good Cabernet Sauvignon fruit intertwined with spicy notes and mellow and slightly woody tannins.

Food Pairing

Perfect for pairing with grilled meats, roasted lamb or aged cheeses,

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About The Haut Medoc

The Haut Medoc appellation is located on the Left Bank of the Gironde Estuary and is renowned for producing some of Bordeaux’s finest and most sought-after wines. The region is known for its gravelly soil, which is ideal for growing Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc and other grape varieties used in Bordeaux blends.