Wines made from Marsanne grapes

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More informations about the variety Marsanne

Marsanne is a white grape variety that originated in Montélimar in the Drôme, several centuries ago. Marsanne is also found in Cassis, Savoie, Languedoc-Roussillon and Saint-Péray in the Ardèche, where it produces remarkable sparkling wines. The warm, sunny climate of the Rhone Valley, Languedoc-Roussillon and Provence, as well as the dry, stony soil, are ideal conditions for its development. Its bunches are quite large and provide small, juicy berries that are sensitive to grey rot and strong winds. These two grape varieties complement each other perfectly: together they give light wines with little acidity, aromas of yellow fruit, white fruit and flowers with notes of honey and liquorice. This is for example what the appellations Saint-Péray, Hermitage, Crozes-Hermitage, Saint-Joseph, Côtes-du-Vallée du Rhône, Corbières, or Cassis express... which represent about 700 hectares.

What are the typical flavors of the Marsanne grape variety?

EarthPresent in 95% of Marsanne
OakPresent in 93% of Marsanne
Tree fruitPresent in 87% of Marsanne
MicrobioPresent in 87% of Marsanne
Non oakPresent in 85% of Marsanne
Citrus fruitPresent in 84% of Marsanne
SpicesPresent in 79% of Marsanne
VegetalPresent in 68% of Marsanne
Tropical fruitPresent in 63% of Marsanne
HoneyPresent in 61% of Marsanne

PeachPresent in 58% of Marsanne
FloralPresent in 56% of Marsanne
MineralityPresent in 52% of Marsanne
PearPresent in 50% of Marsanne
ApricotPresent in 50% of Marsanne
CitrusPresent in 50% of Marsanne
CreamPresent in 47% of Marsanne
ApplesPresent in 45% of Marsanne
StonePresent in 45% of Marsanne
ButterPresent in 43% of Marsanne

News about the grape variety Marsanne

Gigondas to produce white wines

At a national committee meeting held on Thursday 8th September, members of the Institut National de l’Origine et de la Qualité (INAO) voted unanimously to ratify the change to the appellation guidelines to allow white wines into AP Gigondas. A working group of growers and négociants has been pursuing the amendment for 11 years. The amendment states that white Gigondas must contain a minimum 70% Clairette. Other permitted varieties include Bourboulenc, Clairette Rose, Grenache Gris, Grenache Blan ...

Walls: top northern Rhône whites under £30

Find Matt Walls’ 22 top-value northern Rhône whites below, and look out for his top 52 northern Rhône reds under £30 which will be published on 11th October. The northern Rhône produces just 5% of the total volume made in the broader Rhône Valley growing area. As demand for these wines increases, it’s not surprising to see prices ticking up. But it’s still possible to find some excellent wines retailing under £30 a bottle in the UK. Scroll down for tasting notes and scores for 22 great val ...

Greatest vineyards: Decanter names 12 ‘to rule them all’

Decanter has published a list of ‘12 vineyards to rule them all‘, featuring some of the greatest vineyards across the globe, after consulting a selection of leading wine world experts. After much debate and discussion, the final dozen takes wine lovers on a journey across the international wine world, from Burgundy and Barolo to Napa Valley, via South Australia and Argentina – to name just a few destinations. Not everyone will agree with the choices made, of course. It’s a list that ...