Pinot blanc vs Roussanne
Compare Pinot blanc and Roussanne: profile, average rating, producing countries and number of wines. The guide to choosing between these two grapes.
| Pinot blanc | Roussanne | |
|---|---|---|
| Colour | blanc | blanc |
| Number of wines | 7525 | 3563 |
| Average rating | 3.75 / 5 | 3.83 / 5 |
| Producing countries | France, Italy, Germany, United States, Czech Republic | France, United States, South Africa, Australia, Canada |
Pinot blanc
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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Aromatic and elegant whites, rich yet lifted by fine freshness, with hawthorn, honeysuckle, apricot, pear, honey, green tea, mineral and herbal notes. Fine ageing potential. Key variety in the great whites of the northern Rhône (Hermitage, Crozes-Hermitage, Saint-Joseph, Saint-Péray) blended with marsanne, and one of the 13 permitted grapes at Châteauneuf-du-Pape. Native Rhône variety.
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