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
Roussane is a white grape variety, planted on an area of more than 700 ha. Originally from Montélimar, it is also found in Savoie, Languedoc and Roussillon, and grows very well in calcareous, poor, stony soil. It prefers to be pruned short. Roussane is also called fromenteau, barbin or bergeron. The young leaves are bubbled with fine down. When adult, they become thicker. It flowers in June and matures in mid-September. The grapes are cylindrical in shape, the berries are small and turn red when ripe, and the wine produced from pure Roussane is of extraordinary quality. It has a delicate aroma reminiscent of coffee, honeysuckle, iris and peony. The taste of this wine improves with age. It is part of the blend of the appellations Vin-de-Savoie, Côtes-du-Vallée du Rhône or Châteauneuf-du-Pape.
More informations about the region of Languedoc-Roussillon
Languedoc (formerly Coteaux du Languedoc) is a key appellation used in the Languedoc-Roussillon wine region of southern France. It covers Dry table wines of all three colors (red, white and rosé) from the entire region, but leaves Sweet and Sparkling wines to other more specialized appellations. About 75% of all Languedoc wines are red, with the remaining 25% split roughly down the middle between whites and rosés. The appellation covers most of the Languedoc region and almost a third of all the vineyards in France.
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
- ApricotPresent in 6% of Roussanne
- SpicesPresent in 6% of Roussanne
- ButterPresent in 5% of Roussanne
- OakyPresent in 4% of Roussanne
- MelonPresent in 4% of Roussanne
- HoneyPresent in 4% of Roussanne
- Red fruitPresent in 4% of Roussanne
- PearPresent in 4% of Roussanne
- VanillaPresent in 4% of Roussanne
- PeachPresent in 4% of Roussanne
- MineralityPresent in 4% of Roussanne
- StonePresent in 4% of Roussanne
- Tropical fruitPresent in 3% of Roussanne
News about the grape variety Roussanne
Ex-NBA star Tony Parker buys Château Saint Laurent near Avignon
Basketball legend Tony Parker announced today (17 November) that he has officially purchased Château Saint Laurent, which lies just to the east of Avignon in southern France. Financial details weren’t disclosed, but the move marks a new winemaking venture for Parker, a six-time NBA All-Star who retired in 2019 after a glittering career that also included representing France at international level. Tony Parker’s new property near to Avignon. Photo credit: Château Saint Laurent. Picturesque ...
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 ...
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 ...