Wines made from Roussanne grapes of Vin de Savoie
Discover the best wines made with Roussanne as a single variety or as a blend of Vin de Savoie.
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 Savoie
Vin de Savoie (often written simply as "Savoie") is the main appellation of the Savoie region in the far east of France. This mountainous region located west of the Alps has distinctive wine styles that are rarely seen outside their territory of origin. Most are Dry white wines made from the Altesse, Jacquère and Chasselas grapes. Savoy wines are often described as distinctly "alpine", citing their fresh, Mineral characteristics.
What are the typical flavors of the Roussanne grape variety?
- Tree fruitPresent in 14% of Roussanne
- EarthPresent in 14% of Roussanne
- HoneyPresent in 10% of Roussanne
- MicrobioPresent in 9% of Roussanne
- OakPresent in 8% of Roussanne
- ApricotPresent in 7% of Roussanne
- Citrus fruitPresent in 7% of Roussanne
- Non oakPresent in 5% of Roussanne
- PearPresent in 5% of Roussanne
- PeachPresent in 5% of Roussanne
- MineralityPresent in 4% of Roussanne
- Tropical fruitPresent in 4% of Roussanne
- OakyPresent in 3% of Roussanne
- VegetalPresent in 3% of Roussanne
- LemonPresent in 2% of Roussanne
- CitrusPresent in 2% of Roussanne
- PineapplePresent in 2% of Roussanne
- CreamPresent in 2% of Roussanne
- ApplesPresent in 2% of Roussanne
- CheesePresent in 2% of Roussanne