What score does Sémillon receive?

Sémillon by Boekenhoutskloof receives an aggregate community score of 75.2/100, compiled from 1 rating source using Bayesian averaging.

What does Sémillon taste like?

Full-bodied. Citrus, stone fruit, medium acidity.

How much does Sémillon cost?

Pricing for Sémillon varies by retailer. Check the buy link above for current availability and pricing.

What food pairs well with Sémillon?

Sémillon pairs well with Rich Fish, Shellfish, Sweet Dessert, Poultry.

Key Facts

Producer: Boekenhoutskloof
Region: Franschhoek
Country: South Africa
Grape: Sémillon
Type: White
Alcohol: 13.2%

White

Sémillon

Item: Sémillon
Rating: 75.2
Author: 50 Best Wines

Boekenhoutskloof · Franschhoek, South Africa

Sémillon by Boekenhoutskloof is a good white from Franschhoek, South Africa, made from Sémillon, rated 4.05/5 by Community Rating. With an aggregate score of 75.2/100, it represents Franschhoek's white winemaking tradition.

75.2

Aggregate Score

Based on community ratings across 5 vintages, normalized using Bayesian averaging.

How This Wine Compares

Better than 30% of winesAverage

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Critic Scores

Community Rating (2020)4.05/5

Vintages & Ratings

Vintage-specific ratings coming soon. Current aggregate: 75.2/100 based on 468 ratings across all vintages.

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Our Review

Food Pairings

Rich FishShellfishSweet DessertPoultry

Serving Temperature

8-12°C

Aging Potential

2-5 years

Pros

+Well-rated by the community

Why This Score?

This wine's score of 75.2 is based on 1 community rating using Bayesian averaging, which prevents wines with very few ratings from ranking artificially high. Each score source is normalized to a common 100-point scale and weighted by the credibility and consistency of the publication. This gives you a single, reliable number that reflects the consensus of the global wine community.