Wines made from Roussanne grapes of Corbières
Discover the best wines made with Roussanne as a single variety or as a blend of Corbières.
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 AOC in Languedoc, 95% Mediterranean reds. Signature old-vine Carignan (up to 60%): fleshy reds with black fruit, garrigue, black olive, spice and tight tannins. Blended with round, sunny Grenache, peppery Syrah, dense Mourvèdre and supple Cinsault. A few fresh rosés and whites (Grenache Blanc, Roussanne).
What are the typical flavors of the Roussanne grape variety?
- Tree fruitPresent in 13% of Roussanne
- EarthPresent in 10% of Roussanne
- Citrus fruitPresent in 10% of Roussanne
- OakPresent in 9% of Roussanne
- Non oakPresent in 8% of Roussanne
- MicrobioPresent in 7% of Roussanne
- OakyPresent in 6% of Roussanne
- CitrusPresent in 6% of Roussanne
- Tropical fruitPresent in 5% of Roussanne
- ApricotPresent in 4% of Roussanne
- VegetalPresent in 4% of Roussanne
- PearPresent in 3% of Roussanne
- CreamPresent in 2% of Roussanne
- ApplesPresent in 2% of Roussanne
- PeachPresent in 2% of Roussanne
- ButterPresent in 2% of Roussanne
- StonePresent in 2% of Roussanne
- AlmondsPresent in 2% of Roussanne
- Stone fruitPresent in 2% of Roussanne
- MelonPresent in 2% of Roussanne
Discover the best wines made with Roussanne of Corbières
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