Wines made from Roussanne grapes of Savoie
Discover the best wines made with Roussanne as a single variety or as a blend of Savoie.
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 Savoie
French Alpine vineyard with unique native grapes. Signature Jacquère in whites (~50% of the vineyard): lively, light dry wines with white flowers, green apple, citrus, fresh almond and a mineral touch, perfect with fondue and raclette. Ampler Altesse (Roussette) (pear, honey, hazelnut). Fruity, peppery Mondeuse reds (cherry, violet, firm tannins), light Gamay and fine Pinot Noir.
What are the typical flavors of the Roussanne grape variety?
- Tree fruitPresent in 22% of Roussanne
- EarthPresent in 16% of Roussanne
- Citrus fruitPresent in 15% of Roussanne
- MicrobioPresent in 14% of Roussanne
- ApricotPresent in 10% of Roussanne
- OakPresent in 10% of Roussanne
- HoneyPresent in 9% of Roussanne
- PeachPresent in 8% of Roussanne
- Non oakPresent in 8% of Roussanne
- PearPresent in 6% of Roussanne
- VegetalPresent in 6% of Roussanne
- SpicesPresent in 6% of Roussanne
- Tropical fruitPresent in 6% of Roussanne
- CreamPresent in 4% of Roussanne
- CitrusPresent in 3% of Roussanne
- CheesePresent in 3% of Roussanne
- StonePresent in 3% of Roussanne
- FloralPresent in 3% of Roussanne
- ApplesPresent in 2% of Roussanne
- ButterPresent in 2% of Roussanne