Wines made from Roussanne grapes of British Columbia
Discover the best wines made with Roussanne as a single variety or as a blend of British Columbia.
More informations about the variety 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.
More informations about the region of British Columbia
Canada's west-coast benchmark, wine heartland in the Okanagan Valley. Semi-desert continental climate, marked temperature swings: signature Pinot Gris (pear, honey, spice, round palate), fresh, fine Pinot Noir (cherry, undergrowth), precise Chardonnay and taut Riesling in the north. Hot south for dense Cabernet Sauvignon, round Merlot and peppery Syrah. Also exceptional Icewine (Vidal, Riesling).
What are the typical flavors of the Roussanne grape variety?
- EarthPresent in 4% of Roussanne
- Tree fruitPresent in 4% of Roussanne
- Citrus fruitPresent in 4% of Roussanne
- OakPresent in 3% of Roussanne
- Tropical fruitPresent in 3% of Roussanne