Wines made from Marsanne grapes of Corbières
Discover the best wines made with Marsanne as a single variety or as a blend of Corbières.
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.
More informations about the region of Languedoc-Roussillon
Corbières is an important appellation in the Languedoc-roussillon">Languedoc-Roussillon region of southern France. It is one of the best known and most productive appellations in the Languedoc. The Corbières vineyards produce large quantities of red and rosé wines, as well as a growing number of white wines. The reds are the strongest Part of the appellation; they are reputedly Rich and herbal, made from Grenache, Syrah, Mourvèdre, Lledoner Pelut and Carignan.
What are the typical flavors of the Marsanne grape variety?
- OakPresent in 5% of Marsanne
- Non oakPresent in 5% of Marsanne
- EarthPresent in 5% of Marsanne
- MicrobioPresent in 5% of Marsanne
- Tree fruitPresent in 5% of Marsanne
- Citrus fruitPresent in 4% of Marsanne
- CitrusPresent in 4% of Marsanne
- OakyPresent in 4% of Marsanne
- VegetalPresent in 3% of Marsanne
- Tropical fruitPresent in 3% of Marsanne
- ApricotPresent in 3% of Marsanne
- PearPresent in 3% of Marsanne
- SpicesPresent in 2% of Marsanne
- MelonPresent in 2% of Marsanne
- Stone fruitPresent in 2% of Marsanne
- AlmondsPresent in 2% of Marsanne
- StonePresent in 2% of Marsanne
- CreamPresent in 2% of Marsanne
- PeachPresent in 2% of Marsanne
- EarthyPresent in 1% of Marsanne
News about the grape variety Marsanne
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