What score does Chenin Blanc-Sémillon receive?

Chenin Blanc-Sémillon by Cape Maclear receives an aggregate community score of 68.4/100, compiled from 1 rating source using Bayesian averaging.

What does Chenin Blanc-Sémillon taste like?

Medium-bodied. Citrus, stone fruit, high acidity.

How much does Chenin Blanc-Sémillon cost?

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

What food pairs well with Chenin Blanc-Sémillon?

Chenin Blanc-Sémillon pairs well with Rich Fish, Shellfish, Sweet Dessert, Poultry, Lean Fish, Fruit Dessert.

White

Chenin Blanc-Sémillon

Item: Chenin Blanc-Sémillon
Rating: 68.4
Author: 50 Best Wines

Cape Maclear · Western Cape, South Africa

68.4

Aggregate Score

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

How This Wine Compares

Better than 15% of winesAverage

AverageGoodOutstandingClassic

Critic Scores

Community Rating (2021)3.76/5

Vintages & Ratings

Year	# Ratings	Community Rating
2021	270	3.76/5
2020	270	3.76/5
2019	270	3.76/5
2018	270	3.76/5
2017	270	3.76/5

Food Pairings

Rich FishShellfishSweet DessertPoultryLean FishFruit Dessert

Serving Temperature

8-12°C

Aging Potential

2-5 years

Pros

+Well-rated by the community

Why This Score?

This wine's score of 68.4 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.