Wines made from Roussanne grapes of Languedoc-Roussillon
Discover the best wines made with Roussanne as a single variety or as a blend of Languedoc-Roussillon.
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 Languedoc-Roussillon
Largest single French vineyard, dominated by sunny, generous reds. Spicy Syrah, candied Grenache (ripe fruit, garrigue), structured Carignan, deep Mourvèdre, supple Cinsault. Stars: structured Corbières, Minervois, Faugères, Saint-Chinian; round Côtes-du-Roussillon. Legendary vins doux naturels: Banyuls and Maury (fortified Grenache) with notes of cocoa, fig, prune.
What are the typical flavors of the Roussanne grape variety?
- Tree fruitPresent in 14% of Roussanne
- EarthPresent in 11% of Roussanne
- Citrus fruitPresent in 10% of Roussanne
- MicrobioPresent in 8% of Roussanne
- OakPresent in 8% of Roussanne
- Non oakPresent in 7% of Roussanne
- ApplesPresent in 6% of Roussanne
- SpicesPresent in 6% of Roussanne
- ApricotPresent in 6% of Roussanne
- ButterPresent in 5% of Roussanne
- OakyPresent in 4% of Roussanne
- PeachPresent in 4% of Roussanne
- VanillaPresent in 4% of Roussanne
- PearPresent in 4% of Roussanne
- HoneyPresent in 4% of Roussanne
- VegetalPresent in 4% of Roussanne
- Tropical fruitPresent in 4% of Roussanne
- MineralityPresent in 4% of Roussanne
- StonePresent in 4% of Roussanne
- MelonPresent in 4% of Roussanne
Discover the best wines made with Roussanne of Languedoc-Roussillon
- The best wines made with Roussanne grapes of Duché-d'Uzès
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- The best wines made with Roussanne grapes of Rivesaltes
- The best wines made with Roussanne grapes of Saint-Chinian