mid-ripening susceptible to botrytis bunch and noble rot (benefit) benefit: can carry high yields Contributes: light intensity apple, lemon if unripe: grassy medium body, alcohol medium - medium+ acidity medium intense aromas, weight and body Benefit: softens SB's intense favours and high acidity strong affinity with vanilla and sweet spice from new French oak Benefit: ageability; toast and honey Botrytis: honey, dried fruit, waxy more susceptible to botrytis than SB > top Sauternes high amount of Sémillon (vs SB)