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
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 AOC between lakes and mountains (~1,755 ha, 71% whites). Lively, mineral whites dominate. Signature Jacquere of the Apremont, Abymes, Chignin crus: with signature notes of white flowers, green apple, citrus, almond and gunflint, a taut and thirst-quenching palate — the Savoyard aperitif with fondue or raclette. Altesse (Roussette) more noble and broad (honey, hazelnut, ripe citrus).
What are the typical flavors of the Roussanne grape variety?
- EarthPresent in 14% of Roussanne
- Tree fruitPresent 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
- PeachPresent in 5% of Roussanne
- Non oakPresent in 5% of Roussanne
- PearPresent 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
- CreamPresent in 2% of Roussanne
- CitrusPresent in 2% of Roussanne
- LemonPresent in 2% of Roussanne
- PineapplePresent in 2% of Roussanne
- ApplesPresent in 2% of Roussanne
- CheesePresent in 2% of Roussanne