Wines made from Roussanne grapes of Rhône septentrional
Discover the best wines made with Roussanne as a single variety or as a blend of Rhône septentrional.
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.
Compare Roussanne with other grapes
More informations about the region of Rhone Valley
Northern Rhône from Vienne to Valence, steep terraced slopes on granite and gneiss. Syrah signature red king: dense and deep with notes of blackberry, blackcurrant, violet, black pepper, olive, smoked bacon, garrigue and mineral touch, firm tannins and long aging — Côte-Rôtie, Hermitage, Cornas, Saint-Joseph, Crozes-Hermitage. Prestigious whites: opulent Viognier in Condrieu (apricot, white flowers), full Marsanne and Roussanne in Hermitage and Saint-Péray. World references.
What are the typical flavors of the Roussanne grape variety?
- Tree fruitPresent in 2% of Roussanne
- Citrus fruitPresent in 2% of Roussanne
- Non oakPresent in 2% of Roussanne
- EarthPresent in 1% of Roussanne
- MicrobioPresent in 1% of Roussanne
- SpicesPresent in 1% of Roussanne
- Dried fruitPresent in 1% of Roussanne
- CitrusPresent in 1% of Roussanne