Wines made from Roussanne grapes of Seyssel
Discover the best wines made with Roussanne as a single variety or as a blend of Seyssel.
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.
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More informations about the region of Savoie
Oldest AOC in Savoie (1942) straddling Ain and Haute-Savoie, Rhône hillsides at the foot of the Grand Colombier, calcareous and molassic soils. Traditional method sparkling wines are the historic signatures (90% Molette + 10% Altesse): fine and taut with notes of green apple, citrus, white flowers, fine brioche and an alpine mineral touch, elegant bubbles after extended lees aging. Still wines on Altesse (Roussette): elegant with hazelnut, citrus and honey notes.