Marsanne vs Viognier

Compare Marsanne and Viognier: profile, average rating, producing countries and number of wines. The guide to choosing between these two grapes.

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MarsanneViognier
Colourblancblanc
Number of wines24359557
Average rating3.82 / 53.76 / 5
Producing countriesFrance, United States, Australia, Switzerland, ItalyFrance, United States, South Africa, Australia, Italy

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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Viognier

Opulent, heady whites, rich and silky, with intense aromas of apricot, yellow peach, mango, violet, honeysuckle and musky, honeyed notes. Discreet acidity, creamy finish. Star of Condrieu AOC and Château-Grillet AOC, co-vinified in Côte-Rôtie with Syrah (up to 20%). Widely exported to California (Central Coast), Australia (Eden Valley) and Languedoc. A Rhône variety.

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