Wines made from Roussanne grapes of Rhône méridional
Discover the best wines made with Roussanne as a single variety or as a blend of Rhône méridional.
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 Rhone Valley
Sunny, Mediterranean southern Rhône, kingdom of Grenache Noir. Fleshy, generous reds with signature notes of candied red and black fruits (cherry, plum), garrigue (thyme, rosemary), pepper and sweet spices, round tannins and an opulent palate. Blended with peppery Syrah, deep Mourvèdre, supple Cinsault. Flagship crus: Châteauneuf-du-Pape on rolled pebbles (powerful, age-worthy), Gigondas, dense Vacqueyras, fleshy Tavel rosé, sweet muscat Beaumes-de-Venise.
What are the typical flavors of the Roussanne grape variety?
- EarthPresent in 9% of Roussanne
- Tree fruitPresent in 7% of Roussanne
- OakPresent in 6% of Roussanne
- Citrus fruitPresent in 6% of Roussanne
- HoneyPresent in 5% of Roussanne
- MicrobioPresent in 5% of Roussanne
- SpicesPresent in 5% of Roussanne
- PeachPresent in 4% of Roussanne
- ApricotPresent in 4% of Roussanne
- PearPresent in 3% of Roussanne
- Non oakPresent in 3% of Roussanne
- Tropical fruitPresent in 3% of Roussanne
- CitrusPresent in 3% of Roussanne
- VegetalPresent in 2% of Roussanne
- LemonPresent in 2% of Roussanne
- StonePresent in 2% of Roussanne
- OrangePresent in 2% of Roussanne
- BeeswaxPresent in 1% of Roussanne
- BananaPresent in 1% of Roussanne
- CreamPresent in 1% of Roussanne