Roussanne vs Viognier
Compare Roussanne and Viognier: profile, average rating, producing countries and number of wines. The guide to choosing between these two grapes.
| Roussanne | Viognier | |
|---|---|---|
| Colour | blanc | blanc |
| Number of wines | 3563 | 9557 |
| Average rating | 3.83 / 5 | 3.76 / 5 |
| Producing countries | France, United States, South Africa, Australia, Canada | France, United States, South Africa, Australia, Italy |
Roussanne
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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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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