Marsanne vs Pinot blanc
Compare Marsanne and Pinot blanc: profile, average rating, producing countries and number of wines. The guide to choosing between these two grapes.
| Marsanne | Pinot blanc | |
|---|---|---|
| Colour | blanc | blanc |
| Number of wines | 2435 | 7525 |
| Average rating | 3.82 / 5 | 3.75 / 5 |
| Producing countries | France, United States, Australia, Switzerland, Italy | France, Italy, Germany, United States, Czech Republic |
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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Round, supple whites with a soft palate, showing discreet aromas of apple, pear, fresh almond, white flowers and brioche notes. Moderate acidity, light finish. Star of Crémant d'Alsace (fine, taut sparkling) and base of Edelzwicker. Grown in Germany (Weissburgunder, Baden-Württemberg), northern Italy (Pinot Bianco, Alto Adige), Austria and Luxembourg. A white mutation of Pinot Noir.
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