Wines made from Roussanne grapes of Faugères
Discover the best wines made with Roussanne as a single variety or as a blend of Faugères.
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
Faugeres is an appellation in the Languedoc-Roussillon region of southern France. Although it also covers white and rosé wines, the appellation is best known for its Rich, ripe red wines made from the classic Rhone varieties of Syrah, Grenache and Mourvèdre, as well as the more MediterraneanCinsaut and Lladoner Pelut. The appellation covers the southern slopes of a series of hills only a few kilometres from the Mediterranean coast. The town of Faugeres forms the centre of the area, which extends 10 km from east to west.
What are the typical flavors of the Roussanne grape variety?
- OakPresent in 5% of Roussanne
- Non oakPresent in 3% of Roussanne
- EarthPresent in 3% of Roussanne
- Citrus fruitPresent in 3% of Roussanne
- SpicesPresent in 3% of Roussanne
- Tree fruitPresent in 3% of Roussanne
- MicrobioPresent in 3% of Roussanne
- OakyPresent in 2% of Roussanne
- ButterPresent in 1% of Roussanne
- VegetalPresent in 1% of Roussanne
- CreamPresent in 1% of Roussanne
- StrawPresent in 1% of Roussanne
- Stone fruitPresent in 1% of Roussanne
- StonePresent in 1% of Roussanne
- PearPresent in 1% of Roussanne
- VanillaPresent in 1% of Roussanne
- PeachPresent in 1% of Roussanne
- CitrusPresent in 1% of Roussanne
- LemonPresent in 1% of Roussanne
News about the grape variety Roussanne
Walls: top northern Rhône whites under £30
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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 ...
Letter from… Martin Crozier-Cook, a busy merchant
Martin Crozier-Cook is wine manager at Jeroboams food and wine store in Holland Park, west London. Jeroboams was voted Outstanding Retailer of the Year in the 2022 Decanter Retailer Awards Christmas time is when things get crazy – we all know this from our own experience of shopping in December. It brings out all sorts of behaviour in people. I help manage the Jeroboams store in leafy Holland Park, and I can tell you that a smile and a good sense of humour are absolutely necessary in making it t ...