Marsanne vs Müller-Thurgau
Compare Marsanne and Müller-Thurgau: profile, average rating, producing countries and number of wines. The guide to choosing between these two grapes.
| Marsanne | Müller-Thurgau | |
|---|---|---|
| Colour | blanc | blanc |
| Number of wines | 2435 | 2200 |
| Average rating | 3.82 / 5 | 3.58 / 5 |
| Producing countries | France, United States, Australia, Switzerland, Italy | Germany, Italy, Czech Republic, Switzerland, Austria |
Marsanne
Rich, structured whites with a round palate and long finish, with aromas of ripe yellow fruits, honey, white flowers, toasted almond and mineral notes. Fine ageing potential, developing waxy and truffle nuances with age. Key variety in the great whites of the northern Rhône (Hermitage, Crozes-Hermitage, Saint-Joseph, Saint-Péray) blended with roussanne. Also exported to Australia (Victoria) and California. Native Rhône variety.
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Light, aromatic whites with a tender palate and moderate acidity, with muscat-like aromas of white flowers, apple, citrus, peach and honeyed notes. Made as easy dry whites, popular semi-dry wines and some sparkling cuvées. Widely planted in Germany (Rheinhessen, Baden), northern Italy (Alto Adige, Trentino), Austria, Switzerland, Hungary and Japan. Cross of riesling × madeleine royale created in 1882 by Hermann Müller in Geisenheim.
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