Wines made from Marsanne grapes of Cassis
Discover the best wines made with Marsanne as a single variety or as a blend of Cassis.
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 Provence
Cassis is a small coastal Village and wine region in Provence, in southeastern France. Created in May 1936, the Cassis appellation covers red, white and rosé wines produced from 200 hectares of vines, all located within a mile or two of the Mediterranean. (Despite its name, the village does not produce Crème de Cassis, the Sweet blackcurrant liqueur that is actually a specialty of Burgundy. ) The landscape around Cassis is that of classic Provence; Clear, blue Mediterranean waters and terracotta roofs overlooked by white limestone cliffs and surrounded by vineyards and Garrigue.
What are the typical flavors of the Marsanne grape variety?
- CassisPresent in 12% of Marsanne
- Black fruitPresent in 12% of Marsanne
- EarthPresent in 12% of Marsanne
- Tree fruitPresent in 12% of Marsanne
- Citrus fruitPresent in 9% of Marsanne
- OakPresent in 9% of Marsanne
- CitrusPresent in 6% of Marsanne
- LemonPresent in 6% of Marsanne
- HoneyPresent in 6% of Marsanne
- MicrobioPresent in 6% of Marsanne
- VegetalPresent in 6% of Marsanne
- MineralityPresent in 5% of Marsanne
- PearPresent in 5% of Marsanne
- Tropical fruitPresent in 4% of Marsanne
- PeachPresent in 4% of Marsanne
- GrapefruitPresent in 4% of Marsanne
- OakyPresent in 4% of Marsanne
- Red fruitPresent in 3% of Marsanne
- SpicesPresent in 3% of Marsanne
- SalinePresent in 3% of Marsanne
News about the grape variety Marsanne
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